Test Code ADPT P2Y12 Antiplatelet Drug Response
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Gray Top (Hirudin)
Volume: 1.6mL Whole Blood
Sample Stability
**Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH**
Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
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Ambient | Up to 1 hour |
Refrigerate | NA |
Frozen | NA |
Reference Interval
Adult | 53 - 140 U |
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Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, 8.30am, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Multiple Electrode Aggregometry
Service Code
12505
Update
Last updated 28/02/2022
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725320
Useful For
Monitoring of antiplatelet therapy
Alias
Platelet Function Testing
Platelet Reactivity
Multiplate Analyzer
Clopidogrel - P2Y12 Inhibitor
ADP-induced Platelet Aggregation
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis | Reject |
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Icterus | Reject |
Lipaemic | Reject |
Others | Clotted or insufficient reject |