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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1838
Epic Description: PLATELET RESPONSE PLAVIX
Collection Limitations
This test is only available at the Main Campus Lab, LSU Shreveport, and LSU St. Mary. The sample is only stable for 4 hours from time of collection.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Ochsner Main Campus
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Obtain Greiner Collection Kit from Heme Lab |
1 Red top and 2 × 2.0 mL Griener Blue tops | 1 Red top and 2 × 2.0 mL Griener Blue tops |
LSU Shrevport
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Obtain Greiner Collection Kit from Heme Lab |
1 White top and 2 × 2.0 mL Griener Blue tops | 1 Red top and 2 × 2.0 mL Griener Blue tops |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Main Campus:
Obtain Griener collection tubes from Hematology Lab. Collect Red top tube first. Then collect the two Griener blue top tubes that are supplied in the kit. Return all three tubes to Hematology Lab.
After sample collection, gently invert blue top tubes by hand 3-4 times. Do not shake. Hand deliver all three tubes to Hematology lab. Do not send the tubes to the lab in the pneumatic tube system. Do not centrifuge. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Transport at room temperature. This specimen CANNOT be stored overnight.
LSU Shreveport:
Obtain special collection tubes from the Hematology Lab. Included will be a white top tube and two special Greiner blue top tubes. Collect the white top tube first. Then collect the Greiner blue top tubes. Gently invert the blue top tubes several times to mix.
Hand deliver to the lab immediately as the test must be performed within 4 hours of collection. Do not transport through the pneumatic tube system.
For the LSU St. Mary campus, the tubes can be obtained from the lab and after proper collection should be sent by courier immediately as the test must be performed within 4 hours of collection.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Hematology Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Do not centrifuge. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Deliver specimens to Hematology Lab immediately. This specimen CANNOT be stored overnight.
CPT Code Information
85576