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HelpTest Code 5422142 RISTOCETIN AGGREGATION
Test ID
1233000033
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Before collection, platelet study must be scheduled with Coagulation laboratory at 214-633-4959. Platelet count should be greater than 50,000. Specimens should be collected in 2-3 mL 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue top) tubes. Do not under or over-fill collection tubes. Gently invert the tube end-over-end 8-10 times. Do not place in tube system. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Specimen must remain at room temperature. Specimen must be received within 2 hours of collection. Specimenmust be accompanied by a “Platelet Aggregation Study History Form”. The intrepretation may be delayed until form has been submitted. |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUH LAB | 2 BLUES 1 PURPLE | Yes | Room Temperature |
Performing Section
CUH LAB: CUH COAG
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 MG/ML RISTOCETIN BLEEDING TENDENCY | 1230000544 | 56027-6 (Platelet aggregation.ristocetin induced^1.0 mg/mL:RelACnc:Pt:Bld:Qn:) |
| 0.50 MG/ML RISTOCETIN – RISTOCETIN AGGR | 1230000543 | 55801-5 (Platelet aggregation.ristocetin induced^500 mg/L:PrThr:Pt:PRP:Ord:) |
| 0.25 MG/ML RISTOCETIN BLEEDING TENDENCY | 1230000546 | 56010-2 (Platelet aggregation.ristocetin induced^250 ug/mL:RelACnc:Pt:Bld:Qn:) |
| RISTOCETIN AGGREGATION INTERPRETATION | 1230002325 |