PLATELET FUNCTION STUDIES
NOTE: The ordering physician must contact the LMR beeper at 424-1154 for approval prior to ordering test.
		Methodology: Aggregation
	Test Performed At:
			Barnes Jewish Laboratory
	Specimen Required:
			NOTE:	1.	Patients must not have received aspirin or aspirin containing compounds for 10 days prior to testing.
				2.	Physician must contact BJ Hemaostatis/Hematology Resident (beeper 424-1154) for approval before this test is ordered.
			Performed and collected by Barnes Jewish Coagulation Technologist. Patient shoulbd be able to come to the Hematology Laboratory to provide a blood sample. The test includes platelet aggregation, ADP, epinephrine, Arachideonic Acid, Collegen & ristocetin & platelet serotonin release.
	Laboratory Notes:
			None; specimen collected by BJS Hematology Laboratory.
	Reference Values:
			Interpretative report
			ADP, epinephrine, arachidonic acid, collagen, and ristocetin reported as normal or abnormal
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
			Performed by special arrangement Monday-Friday, scheduled before 9:00 a.m..
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
			Results generally available 24-36 hours after blood is drawn.
	CPT Code:
			85576 x 6		Platelet aggregation, each
			85002		Bleeding Time
	KIDDOS Order Name:
			Miscellaneous Referral Test
	Cerner Order Name:
			Plt Aggregation

Last Updated 10/09

Last Reviewed 10/09