Four blue top tubes-citrate. AND One lavender tube-EDTA.
DO NOT SEND THROUGH THE PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM. WALK DOWN TO LAB.

DO NOT SPIN, Keep at room temperature

Specimens received greater than 2 hours from collection time are UNACCEPTABLE

Room Temperature. Do not spin

2 hours

Mon-Fri 7:30am-12:00pm

Must be scheduled in advance. Call Special Coag at 404-712-4142

Mon-Fri 7:30am-12:00pm

Must be scheduled in advance. Call Special Coag at 404-712-4142

Aggregation

24 hours

Whole blood. Do not place on ice or spin tubes. Test must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling Special Coag lab 404-712-4142.

Sites other than Emory Hospital or Clinic must also schedule a courier (404-712-5227) 24 hours in advance. Do not draw the sample until the courier is present at the facility. Instruct the courier to deliver immediately to the Emory Hospital lab processing area, room D140.

Special Coagulation

High ADP, Moderate ADP, Arachadonic Acid, U46619, Platelet Rich Plasma Platelet Count, Pathologist Interpretation

Yes

High ADP >79%, Moderate ADP >74%, Arachidonic Acid >83%, U46619 >79%

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