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PFA100 (PFA)

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EPIC Test Name

PFA100

EPIC Code

LAB3552

Specimen Requirements

Whole blood
Minimum Volume:2.7 mL
Collection:Specimen MUST arrive in lab for testing within 4 hours of blood draw. DO NOT centrifuge the tube. NOTE: Tubes must be full to obtain proper blood to anticoagulant ratio or the specimen will be rejected.
Transport:Room temperature ASAP.
Stability:Room Temperature: 4 hours
Container:Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)
Rejection Causes:Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume
Notes:DO NOT centrifuge the tube.

Methods

Whole blood platelet shear

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Whole bloodStat : 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours24/7

Reference Ranges

Whole blood platelet shear
All RangeUnit
Collagen/epinephrine 98-160 secondssecond
Collagen/ADP 72-108 seconds

Clinical Indications

To assess primary hemostasis (platelets and von Willebrand factor). Might not detect mild to moderate abnormalities.

Common Synonyms

COLLAGEN ADP, COLLAGEN EPI

Performed

Lab
Special Testing

CPT

85576 X2

Contact Information

Special Testing: (315)464-4460
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