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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: Clopidogrel Effect
Performed: Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm
Turn Around Time: Same day
CPT Codes: 85576
Performed By: Hematology
Notes: TEST MUST BE SCHEDULED BEFORE DRAW. Call Special Coagulation Laboratory at 469-419-4040 between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, M-F for scheduling. Specimen CANNOT be sent through tube system; MUST be walked to the Logistics Laboratory, 3rd Floor. 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. Platelet Count < 125,000.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
5uM ADP Aggregation |
Whole Blood Impedance Aggregation |
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ohms |
5uM ADP Aggr Interp |
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Interpretive Report |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Blue 3.2% Na Citrate, 3mL |
Draw to fill line |
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Specimen must be immediately walked to the Logistics Laboratory, 3rd Floor, after draw. |
Room Temperature |
Deliver to Logistics Hematology Lab via STAT courier |