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Test Code 4718564815 Platelet Mapping

Important Note

Due to specimen requirements, if this test is for an outpatient, the specimen must be drawn at TMMC Outpatient Lab Draw Station only (3330 Lomita Blvd., Outpatient Center, 2nd floor Draw station)

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

  • Specimen Type: Whole Blood
  • Container/Tube: Heparin Dark Green top tube (non-gel)
  • Specimen volume: Full dark green top tube
  • Collection Instructions
    1. Venipuncture must be performed using a 21 G or larger butterfly needle
    2. Collect a full discard tube first using a non-additive or blue top tube. DO NOT use a red top tube. Discard after filling.
    3. After collecting the dark green top tube, gently invert 3-4 time to mix
    4. Do not centrifuge tubes.
    5. Hand carry to Blood Bank – DO NOT send through pneumatic tube system!
    6. A-Line or Similar: Using 2 syringes, draw at least 10 ml discard in the first syringe, followed by 3 ml in the second syringe, pulling gently on the plunger. Using a safe transfer device (or a 21-gauge or larger needle) allow the citrate tube to fill completely by vacuum.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Do not use pneumatic tube system for delivery – hand carry to Blood Bank, 2nd floor Outpatient Building

 

Storage Temp Stability:

Ambient: 2 hours

Methodology

Viscoelastic testing

Reference Range

Reference range:

AA-MA (mm): 51 - 71

ActF-MA (mm): 2 - 19

ADP-MA (mm): 45 - 69

HKH-MA (mm): 53 - 68

 

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Performed:

Daily 

 

TAT:

< 1 hr

Aliases

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CPT Code

85576