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Platelet Function Test
Alternate Names
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PFT, Platelet Aggregation, Platelet Function Study, Platelet Activation Studies |
Ordering Information
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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.
Please refer to Platelet Function Test - Patient Instructions Sheet for testing details. |
Laboratory
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Haematology |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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Sodium Citrate (Blue top) |
Additional Collection Instructions
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Instructions for: Austin/Mercy Collection Staff
Instructions for: Heidelberg Haematology Department
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Minimum Adult Volume
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14mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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14mL |
Frequency
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Monday - Friday |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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PAGG |
Container ID
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C, CP, CH |
Storage Instructions
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Store specimen at room temperature |
Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature |