Platelet Aggregations, Blood

Department

Haematology - Haemostasis

Delphic Registration Code

COAG

Synonyms

Platelet aggs
Platelet function studies

Turnaround Time

1 day

Test Code

1665

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

15

No of Samples Required

5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

15

Additional Specimen Information

Please contact coagulation 80374 or 03 3640374 to arrange time of testing
Refrain from any aspirin containing drugs 10 days prior test

Handle sample with care, DO NOT send sample via Lamson system. Preferable for patient to come to laboratory for sample collection.

Aliquot Instructions

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Patient should come to laboratory for sample collection

Reference Intervals

Compared with normal sample

Test platelet aggregation with various concentrations of ADP, Ristocetin, Collagen, Epinephrine and Arachidonic acid

Test Method

Helena Agg RAM

Non-Funded Test Cost

$693.57 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1665

Test Availability: Mon - Fri, by prior arrangement only.

Contact Information

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