Platelet Mapping
- LIS Mnemonic: PLTMAP
Collect
Dark Green Sodium Heparin Tube 75 USP units.TUBE IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CORE/COAG LAB. YOU MUST CALL THE LAB TO OBTAIN A TUBE. TEST MUST BE SCHEDULED.
Volume Required
4 ml
Minimum Required
4 ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
Must be sent to lab immediately after collection.
Processing
Done on whole blood. Must be performed within 2 hours of blood draw.TUBE IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CORE/COAG LAB. YOU MUST CALL THE LAB TO OBTAIN A TUBE. TEST MUST BE SCHEDULED.
Unacceptable conditions
Specimens on ice. Specimens greater than 2 hours old.
Days Performed
Monday through Friday
Reported
Next day
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
85396
Remarks
MUST BE SCHEDULED. Call the Coag Lab at 41779 to discuss patient's history. A TEG MUST BE ORDERED WITH THIS - CALL THE LAB FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND TO SCHEDULE.
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