PFA
PFA-100
PFA-200
Platelet function Analysis
58.31
2.7 mL sodium citrate tube (light blue)
Blood must be collected carefully as activated samples invalidate results.
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
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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