PLATELET FUNCTION ANALYSIS

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: PFA
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3204
Schedule: DAILY
Testing Time: 4 hours or less
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: each tube must be full
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 2 Blue Top (Citrate) (1 min) & 1 Lav Top
Collection Info:
Test can be performed up to 4 hours from time of collection. Both tubes of blood are necessary for testing.

Methods

Platelet Function Analyzer

Clinical Utilities

Rapid evaluation of platelet function on small samples of anticoagulated whole blood.

CPT Codes

85576 Platelet Aggregation each agent.

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Collagen/Epinephrine: 94-193 seconds
If the result is 194 or greater, the Collagen/ADP will be performed.

Collagen/ADP: 71-118 seconds