PLT SEC

Platelet Lumi-Aggregation Studies, Blood

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2341

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
9 - Light blue top (sodium citrate) tubes
Specimen Type:

Whole blood

Preferred Volume:
Nine 3mL tubes
Collection Procedure:

Refer to Blue Top Tube (3.2% Sodium Citrate) Collection Instructions

Please Note: The PLT SEC can only be ordered in conjunction with a PLT AGG test (the PLT SEC is not a stand-alone test)

Specimen Processing:

1. TEST SHOULD BE ORDERED STAT.
2. Do not centrifuge.
3. Forward the unprocessed whole blood promptly at room temperature only.
4.  Specimens cannot be transported by a pneumatic tube system.
5. Please indicate on the requisition form if epinephrine-induced aggregation studies are requested.
6. Specimens must arrive between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and within 2 hours of collection. Testing must be completed within 4 hours of collection. (If specimen is received > 2 hrs from collection time, consult with Hematology as to whether testing can still be completed within 4 hours of collection.)
7. Please call the Hematology Dept. at (816) 932-2415 prior to sending the specimens.

Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:

82397 - Platelet Secretion Studies (EAP 30022378)
Per agonist

Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Method:
Lumi-aggregometry
Test Includes:
1. The following agonists are routinely run: adenosine-5' diphosphate (ADP) 5.0 μM and 10.0 μM, arachidonic acid and collagen.
2. Epinephrine-induced aggregation studies are available upon request.
Reference Ranges:

Normal secretion with ADP, arachidonic acid and collagen.

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