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HelpTest Code LABP2Y12 P2Y12 Screen, Whole Blood
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| P2Y12 SCREEN | LABP2Y12 | P2Y12 |
Methodology
Whole Blood Aggregation via Blockade of P2Y12 Receptors.
Note: Specimen tubes cannot be sent by courier, patient will need to come to the performing Laboratory to be drawn.
Specimen Requirements
Specimens must be analyzed within 4 hours of draw. Do not send specimen through Pneumatic Tube System.
A plain, red-top or white-top tube (for waste purposes), EDTA and 2 Greiner sodium citrate whole blood tubes are required. Kits are provided by the laboratory.
Blood must be drawn in the following sequence using a 21-gauge or larger needle.
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or plain white-top tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Discard tube after draw.
Specimen Type: Sodium citrate whole blood
Container/Tube: 2 Greiner (3.2% sodium citrate) tubes
Specimen Volume: 2 mL (to black arrow) in each tube
Collection Instructions: Mix gently and hand carry the specimens to the laboratory STAT. Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Mix gently and hand carry the specimens to the laboratory STAT. Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Coagulation-
SMDC Clinical Lab
Fargo 32nd Hospital Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85576 x 2
Reference Values
P2Y12 reaction units (PRU) reflect the extent of platelet aggregation with P2Y12 inhibitors.