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Test Code ARU Platelet Inhibition, Asa

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

P2Y12

Acceptable Collection Container

Miscellaneous.

Collection Instructions

Blood must be drawn by Phlebotomy only. Special draw includes use of discard tube first, then 2 Greiner blue tops, then lavendar. Sample should be drawn with 21 guage needle. Avoid using syringe. Mix gently.

Collection Volume

2 mL discard tube, two 1.8 mL blue/white top (blue cap with a white ring) tubes, 1.0 mL EDTA

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL discard tube, two 1.8 mL blue/white top (blue cap with a white ring) tubes, 0.5 mL EDTA

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis, refrigeration, clotted sample, QNS, transport delay, use of pneumatic tube

Specimen Storage and Stability

DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Test within 4 hours of collection.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

EPIC Code

LAB2425

Turn Around Time

1 to 4 hours

Lab Department

Hematology

Alias

Aspirin;Verify Now;Aspirin Inhibition; Platelet Inhib, ASA;

Additional Information

Send sample immediately to North Campus Laboratory. DO NOT SEND THROUGH PNEUMATIC TUBE.