Platelet Function Screen Confirmation

Test Name

Platelet Function Screen Confirmation

Availability

Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 15:00 PM

Lab Section

Special Hematology

Fluid Type

Citrated Whole Blood

Test Includes

Closure Time COL/ADP

Container Whole Blood Required

2 Sodium Citrate Blue Top tubes

Summary Test Name

Platelet Function Screen Confirmation

Special Handling Instructions

Procedure must be scheduled with the Special Hematology Lab at (717)-531-8559

Minimum Volume

2 4.5ml blue top tubes

Specimen Preparation In House

DO NOT CENTRIFUGE Call Special Hematology to pick up tube.

Patient Preparation

Must be scheduled with Special Hematology at (717)-531-8559

Reference Value

67-130 seconds

Additional Test Information

This test is a confirmation of the platelet function screen. If the screen is prolonged then this confirmation test will differentiate between an aspirin defect and a true platelet function disorder. This test is only performed if the platelet function screen is 211 seconds.