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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Aspirin/Clopidogrel Effect
Performed: Mon-Fri
Turn Around Time: Same Day
CPT Codes: 85576
Performed By: Hematology
Notes: Test must be scheduled at least 24 hrs. before draw. Please indicate if testing is for Aspirin only, Plavix only, or for both Aspirin and Plavix. Call Special Coagulation Laboratory at 214-590-4800 between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, M-F for scheduling. Specimen CANNOT be sent through tube system; MUST be walked to laboratory Room HG 100. Specimen must be collected by nurse unless patient is drawn in outpatient lab.
Clinical Utility: To analyze Aspirin/Plavix drug-induced inhibition to platelet function.
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted specimens. Unable to complete platelet aggregation within 3 hours from collection.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
5.0 mM Arachidonic Aggregation |
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0 |
ohms |
1.0 mcg/mL Collagen Aggregation |
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4 |
ohms |
10 uM ADP Aggregation |
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4 |
ohms |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
2 Blue Na Citrate, 3mL and Lavender EDTA(K2), 4mL
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Specimen must be immediately walked to HG100 after draw.
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Room Temperature |
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