Platelet Nucleotide Profile

Test information: Available to Haematology Consultants only. Platelet Nucleotide analysis should be performed alongside platelet aggregation studies to investigate a suspected bleeding disorder. Patient information questionnaire arranged with the Haemostatis nurses.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

4 x blue top citrate sample (blue tube 3.2% tri-sodium citrate) from patient

Specimen Container - Adult

• Light Blue Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Please make a note of any anticoagulants and/or bleeding/bruising symptoms.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

N/A

UKAS number

8782

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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