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Test Code ASPI Aspirin Antiplatelet Drug Response

Important Note

Test is only available to patients on-site at NUH. Prior arrangement is required.

For NUH patient, please call Haematology at 67725320 for appointment.

For external client, please contact NRL at nrl@nuhs.edu.sg for appointment.

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
Ambient Up to 1 hour
Refrigerate NA
Frozen NA

Reference Interval

Adult 86 - 162 U

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday, 8.30am, TAT 1 day

Methodology

Multiple Electrode Aggregometry

Service Code

12506

Update

Last updated 28/02/2022

Unacceptable Condition

Haemolysis Reject
Icterus Reject
Lipaemic Reject
Others Clotted or insufficient reject

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725320

Alias

Platelet Function Testing
Platelet Reactivity
Multiplate Analyzer
Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid-induced Platelet Dysfunction

Useful For

Monitoring of antiplatelet therapy