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Lab Test Dictionary

P2Y12 Assay


Synonyms

VerifyNow; PRU; Plavix (Clopidogrel); Prasugrel

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Sharp Coag


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Dialy

Stat TAT

1 Hour


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2 mL (x2) Whole Blood

Container Type

Greiner Bio-One Vacuette (3.2% Sodium Citrate)

Collection Instructions

Call lab for collection tubes. Tubes are located in send out cupboard or pick-up tube from Sharp Lab. Fill sample tube to the black arrows on tube (2 mL) following a discard tube of at least 2 mL of whole blood. DO NOT DRAW THESE TUBES AFTER A TUBE THAT CONTAINS EDTA.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Test Volume Required

2 mL (x2) Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

2 mL (x2) Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Complete a Sharp requisition and submit with whole blood specimens to Sharp immediately room temp.


Comments

P2Y12 measures Plavix (Clopidogrel) and efficient (Prasugrel)


CPT Codes

85576


Revised

09-05-19

Initials

SL