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Platelet Function Analysis

Alternate names:
PFA, PFA 100
Laboratory:
Coagulation
Test Code:
PFA
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate
Collection Instructions:

PLEASE CONTACT THE LABORATORY BEFORE COLLECTING SPECIMENS FOR THIS TEST.  Samples must be analysed within 4 hours of collection.

Do not use 2 mL citrate tubes. Require 2x 3.5 mL citrate tubes.

Transport to laboratory immediately. DO NOT transport in chute.

Non - BHH Collection: Must be transported at room temperature to the Box Hill Hospital laboratory within 2 hours.  Notify  laboratory before collection and record medication (including all painkillers.)

Minimum Adult Volume:
3.5 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
3.5 mL
Notes:

Used in screening for von Willebrand's disease and aspirin therapy.

Frequency:
As required
Reference Interval:
Collagen/Epinephrine 85 - 165 sec
Collagen/ADP 71 - 118 sec
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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