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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

P2Y12 Inhibitor Assay

Synonyms

Clopidogrel
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Prasugrel

External Price (excl. GST)

90.9

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

This test is currently NOT offered at the Waikato. For urgent enquires, contact the laboratory hematologist. 

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

A discard tube (BD sodium citrate tube) must be taken prior to the Greiner tube

Adult Specimen

2 mL Greiner tube (available from Coagulation department)

Sample Delivery to Lab

Must be walked to the laboratory. Do not send via lamson tube system.

Test Information

Department

Haematology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

4 hours

Reference interval

Normal individual not taking P2Y12                                                           180-376 PRU
Evidence of P2Y12 receptor blockade                                                     <180 PRU
Appropriate response to anti-platelet therapy for cardiology patients      <208 PRU
Optimal therapeutic and pre-surgical target                                             Not established
 

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Electronic Information

Registration Code

P2Y12