|
Alternate Names
|
PFT, Platelet Aggregation, Platelet Function Studies, Platelet Activation Studies |
|
Test Code
|
PAGG |
|
Testing Laboratory
|
Haematology |
|
Specimen Type
|
|
|
Container Type
|
Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Top)
|
|
Medicare Rebate
|
|
|
Out of Pocket Costs
|
None |
|
Ordering Information
|
Platelet Function Testing requires the patient to make an appointment at either the Austin or Mercy Collection Centres 5 days in advance. Bookings available from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am - midday only.
When the booking is made, collection staff should notify the Haematology Laboratory on (03) 9496 5930 or (03) 9496 3292 that an appointment has been made.
Patients should abstain from Aspirin for 2 weeks prior to the test.
|
|
Collection Instructions
|
Instructions for: Austin/Mercy Collection Staff
- Once an appointment has been made 5 days in advance, the patient may present at either the Austin or Mercy Collection Centre (Monday - Friday between 9:00 am - midday).
- When the patient arrives for their appointment, the collection staff should notify the Haematology Laboratory on (03) 9496 5930 or (03) 9496 3292 and mark the request form as urgent.
- Collect 5 x 3.5 mL sodium citrate tubes and transport to the laboratory at room temperature.
- Any additional coagulation testing will require separate sodium citrate tubes.
|
|
Transport Instructions
|
Transport ambient at room temperature |
|
Storage Instructions
|
Store ambient at room temperature |
|
Testing Frequency
|
Monday - Friday |
|
Min Test Volume
|
14mL |
|
Add On Test Suitability
|
Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
