Platelet count for in vitro clumping (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Test Name:
- Platelet count for in vitro clumping (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Synonyms:
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Clumped platelet panel
- Testing Prerequisites:
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Patient must have presented with clumped platelets previously
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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4 mL mauve top tube (EDTA) and 2.7 mL blue top tube (citrate)
- Collection Instructions:
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• Mix tubes immediately, 8-10 times, by gentle inversion
• Make slide from both tubes of blood
• Write on label EDTA or Citrate
• Keep tubes together (with the CBC or CBCD tube) using an elastic band - Submission Requirements:
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1 mL EDTA
Citrate tube must be full
- Handling/Storage Comments:
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- Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Comments:
- A routine platelet count is done to confirm a previous clumping platelet result. A clumped platelet count will then be performed on the citrate tube
- Last Reviewed:
- 02 December 2022
