Assay

Platelet Function Assay

Key Words

Platelet function, platelet aggregation

Specimen Collection

DISCUSS WITH LABORATORY BEFORE TAKING SAMPLES. 2x 3.0ml citrate or 4x 1.4ml citrate.

Referral

This test is referred to another centre for analysis:
Coagulation Dept
Haematology Dept
Level 2
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ

Turnaround time

7 days from receipt at reference laboratory (3 hours in urgent cases)

Test indications

Investigation of a personal or family history of bleeding, or as directed by the laboratory

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A