Platelet aggregation studies
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Assay |
Platelet aggregation studies |
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Key Words |
Platelet aggregation |
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Specimen Collection |
DISCUSS WITH LABORATORY BEFORE TAKING SAMPLES. 4x Citrate, 4x hirudin, 1x EDTA. (if other coagulation tests required, then 2 more citrate required) |
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Referral |
This test is referred to another centre for analysis: Haematology Dept Level 2 Addenbrooke's Hospital Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ |
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Turnaround time |
7 days from receipt at reference laboratory (3 hours in urgent cases) |
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Test indications |
To investigate patients with abnormal bleeding symptoms unexplained by coagulation deficiencies. |
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Interferences |
Contact referral laboratory for information |
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Reference Range |
Contact referral laboratory for information |
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Minimum retesting interval |
N/A |
