Synonyms
VerifyNow; PRU; Plavix (Clopidogrel); Prasugrel
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Sharp Memorial Hospital Lab
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 room temp. Call a RUSH pick-up with TForce.
Comments
P2Y12 measures Plavix (Clopidogrel) and efficient (Prasugrel)
CPT Codes
85576
Revised
4/22/24
Initials
SA