P2Y12 Inhibition Test (P2Y12 INHIB)
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| Synonyms:
| Plavix, Clopidogrel |
| Specimen: | Blood; Two (2mL) Greiner Blue top vacutainer tubes containing 3.2% sodium citrate. Draws less than 2.0mL and overfills will not be tested.
Obtain the patient’s medication list at time of collection. This list should accompany specimen to testing department. |
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| Collection: | MUST be tested within 4 hours of collection. DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate or freeze.
For in-patient specimens, DO NOT send through pneumatic tube system.
Maintain at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Incorrect collection tubes; short draw or overfilled tubes; hemolysis or clots; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Turbidometric optical system measuring platelet-induced aggregation |
| Test Use: | Percutaneous coronary intervention, measure of effectiveness of daily therapy and can potentially benefit patients undergoing cardiac surgery. |
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| Testing Includes: | See report |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory Services |