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Test Code PLAG Platelet Aggregation Studies

Important Note

Please consult haematologist before ordering this test.

Prior appointment is required. Please call Haematology at 67725320 for appointment.

Patient should be fasting for this test. Various drugs may inhibit platelet function.

Unless the aim of testing is to demonstrate drug-induced inhibition, patient should be drug free for two weeks prior to testing.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: 3 Light Blue Top (3.2% Sodium Citrate)
Volume: 3 × 2.7mL Whole Blood (Tubes must be full)

 

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: 1 Lavender Top (EDTA)

Volume: 3mL Whole Blood

Minimum Volume: 1.5mL Whole Blood

Reference Interval

Clinical interpretive report will be provided.

Days and Times Performed

First Thursday of the month, TAT 3 working days

Methodology

Platelet Aggregometry

Service Code

12015

Update

Last updated 07/01/2021

Unacceptable Condition

Haemolysis Reject
Icterus Reject
Lipaemic Reject
Others Clotted or insufficient reject

 

Specimen Stability

 **Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH**

 

Fresh specimen required

Specimen Type Whole Blood
Ambient 1 hour
Refrigerate NA
Frozen NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Haematology, 67725320

Useful For

Investigation of congenital and acquired platelet dysfunction,

e.g. Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia, Aspirin-like defect.

Aids in the diagnosis of von Willebrand’s Disease.

Profile Information

Includes the following agonists:

  • Collagen
  • Ristocetin
  • Arachidonic Acid
  • ADP
  • Epinephrine

Alias

Platelet Aggregration Studies
Platelet Function Tests