Plavix Testing (plavix inhib)
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| Synonyms:
| P2Y12 Inhibition |
| Specimen: | Blood, Two (2mL) GRENIER Blue top tubes (white inset in cap)containing 3.2% sodium citrate. Draws less than 2.0 mL and overfills will not be tested. Obtain the patient’s medication list at time of collection. This list should accompany specimen to testing department. |
| Volume: | (2) Grenier tubes filled |
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| Collection: | Do NOT send through tube system. Tubes will not be distributed in-house. Call extension 1377 for tubes.
MUST be tested within 4 hours of collection. DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate or freeze. Maintain at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Incorrect collection tubes; short draw or overfilled tubes; hemolysis or clots; improper labeling. |
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| Methodology: | Accumetrics VerifyNow System. |
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