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Hemostasis - Ristocetin Induced Platelet Agglutination
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Test Description
Test Name
Ristocetin Induced Platelet Agglutination
Synonym(s)
 
Description
Platelet response to different concentrations including low concentrations of Ristocetin is tested with whole blood specimen from the patient.
Methodology
Aggregation
Performed
7am to 5pm
Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements

TEST MUST BE SCHEDULED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE WITH THE LABORATORY at 214-645-5067.

2 light blue top tubes (3.2% sodium citrate) AND 1 purple top tube (EDTA) Total 9 mL sodium citrate whole blood and 4.5 mL EDTA whole blood.  Specimen must arrive in the laboratory within 1 hour after collection.  Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Specimen must be accompanied by a Platelet Aggregation Studies: History Form.  Report will be delayed until form has been submitted.

CRITICAL WARNING:  Specimen must remain at room temperature and be received into the laboratory within 1 hours after collection.

Rejection Criteria
Refrigerated, frozen, or centrifuged specimens.
CPT Code(s)
85576 x 3, 85390
Reference Range
See interpretive report.
Contact Information
Hemostasis Lab: 214-645-5067
Customer Service: 214-645-7057, Toll Free 877-887-8136
Last Modified: 03/01/2011