PFA
PFA-100
PFA-200
Platelet function Analysis
58.31
Blood must be collected carefully as activated samples invalidate results.
2.7 mL sodium citrate tube (light blue)
It is preferable to collect an 2.7 mL sodium citrate tube (light blue) however test can be performed on 1.8ml paediatric coag tube
Must be received in the Laboratory within 2 hours of collection. Do not send specimen via Lamson pneumatic tube system. Please walk specimen to laboratory
2.7 mL sodium citrate tube (light blue) - unspun
PFA must be sent directly to Waikato Hospital. Sample is unsuitable for testing after 4 hours.
Haematology
Mon - Sun, 24hrs
4 hours
secs
PFA Coll/Epinephrine Cartridge: 80 – 180 seconds
PFA Coll/ADP Cartridge: 55 – 125 seconds
PFA
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