Synonyms
PFA-100
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Hematology
Epic ID
LAB318
Lab Test Days
Upon Arrival
Standard TAT
1 Day
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(TWO) 2.7 mL Whole Blood ***** DO NOT CENTRIFUGE THE TUBES ****
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Collection Instructions
DRAW 2.7 MLS OF WHOLE BLOOD INTO TWO (2) 2.7 ML LIGHT BLUE-TOP TUBES USING VACUTAINER METHOD AND 21 GAUGE NEEDLE. NOTE: Each vacutainer tube must be filled to the line indicated on the tube (2.7 mLs). The proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant must be maintained to ensure reliability of test results. FOR DIFFICULT DRAWS (I.E. BABIES, POOR VEINS) A BUTTERFLY MAY BE USED. YOU MUST RECORD ON THE COLLECTION LABEL THAT A BUTTERFLY WAS USED FOR COLLECTION. SPECIMEN MUST BE DELIVERED TO LAB BY HAND, DO NOT SEND VIA PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Samples >4 hours old
Test Volume Required
(TWO) 2.7 mL Whole Blood ***** DO NOT CENTRIFUGE THE TUBES ****
Minimum Test Volume
(TWO) 2.7 mL Whole Blood ***** DO NOT CENTRIFUGE THE TUBES ****
Processing Instructions
***** DO NOT CENTRIFUGE THE TUBES ****. DELIVER TO HEMATOLOGY SECTION OF THE LABORATORY IMMEDIATELY.
Included Tests
We do Platelet AGG, EPI (Plt Aggregation by Epinephrine) first. If normal, test completes. If abnormal, then we will add Platelet AGG, ADP (Plt Aggregation by Adeninediphos...). If reflex test is done, there will be an additional charge. This is a replacement test for Bleeding Time (BT).
CPT Codes
85576
Revised
07-28-17
Initials
SL