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Platelet Function Analysis

eDH Procedure Code(s)

LAB318 Platelet function analysis (DHMC)
LAB3932 Bleeding Diathesis Screen

Order Questions

LAB318 Platelet function analysis (DHMC)
  • To have the PFA test performed, the patient must have their collection performed on-site at MHMH hospital in Lebanon
LAB3932 Bleeding Diathesis Screen
  • Relevant Patient History:
  • Relevant Family History:
  • Aspirin, NSAIDS, or Antiplatelet drugs?
  • Warfarin, Heparin, Other anticoagulant?
  • Is Platelet Function testing required?

Collection Information

Do NOT send through pneumatic tube system. Do NOT centrifuge. Collect TWO 2.7 mL Sodium Citrate tubes filled to the line.
Blue top tube must be filled within 10% of the stated volume. A discard tube must be used if a citrate tube is to be drawn using a winged blood collection set. It is important to remove air from the blood collection set to ensure the proper blood volume is obtained in the coag tube.
If the patient has a known hematocrit >55%, please contact the coagulation lab for an adjusted tube before drawing the blood.

Specimen Information

Specimen Type Specimen Source Acceptable Containers Minimum Test Volume (mL)
Blood Blood, Venous BluCit-A 2.0

Shipping and Handling

Processing Instructions: N/A

Transport Temperature: N/A
Transport Instructions: Patient must be present at the MHMH Campus for phlebotomy.

Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 3 hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 3 hours
Refrigerate: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Test Components

Component LOINC Code
COL/ADP 24472-3
COL/EPI 24471-5

Turnaround Time (TAT)

STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours

CPT Code(s)

85576
85576

Performing Lab Section

Coagulation

Performing Lab(s)

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)