PFA100 (PFA) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
PFA100EPIC Code
LAB3552Specimen Requirements
Whole blood |
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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 shearTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Whole blood | Stat : 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Whole blood platelet shear
All Range | Unit |
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Collagen/epinephrine 98-160 seconds | second |
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 EPIContact Information
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