The PFA-100 is an instrument and test cartridge system in which the process of platelet adhesion and aggregation following a vascular injury is simulated in vitro. This system allows for rapid evaluation of platelet function on small samples of anticoagulated whole blood.
Methodology
Aggregation
Performed
Sunday-Saturday
Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements
7 mL sodium citrate whole blood (light blue top tube) and 5 mL EDTA (lavender top tube). Do not centrifuge tubes. Transport at room temperature.
CRITICAL WARNING: Specimen must remain at room temperature and be received into the laboratory within 1 hours after collection.
Rejection Criteria
Plasma hemolyzed, thawed or contaminated with heparin.
