Lab Test Catalog

Platelet Function (Platelet Inhibition (P2Y12)) Test

Ordering Tests

Test Name (Aliases)

Platelet Function (Platelet Inhibition (P2Y12)) Test

Test Code

LAB2856

Code Alt

587

Tests Included

Plavix and Aspirin Inhibition Testing

Method

Aggregation

Performing Lab

IU Health Laboratory – 350 W. 11th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Days Performed

Mon – Fri from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Required Forms

IU Health Lab Clinical Requistion with Patient Name, DOB, MRN, Gender, Date/Time of Collection, mark Client Bill, add Main Lab fax # 317-776-7227 for results, mark STAT.

Requirements Preps

Special collection kit (1 red top discard tube & 2 Greiner 2.0 mL partial fill blue top tubes) required. Collection kits are obtained from IU Health Laboratory, and will be kept in RVH Main Lab special collection tube drawer.Do NOT send specimen through tube system. Must be walked to main lab.
Specimen Collecting and Handling

Specimen Type

Sodium Citrate Whole Blood

Collection Container

One Plain Red Discard tube and Two 3.2% Sodium Citrate (partial fill) Whole Blood tubes

Required Volume

1 Red top tube & 2 Greiner 2.0 mL partial fill Blue top tubes

Specimen Handling

1 Red top tube & 2 Greiner 2.0 mL partial fill Blue top tubes

Name on Report

Name on Report

Clinical Use

For monitoring patients on antiplatelet medications, ie. Plavix. Useful in monitoring patients on antiplatelet medications for increased risk of perioperative bleeding.

Reference Range

Reference Range

Critical Values

Critical Values
Charge and Set-up

Coding CPT

85576

Coding Loinic

Coding Loinic

Additional Information

Review our policy provided here to learn more about Riverview Health Laboratory’s services, requirements for orders and specimen submission.

Lab Client Services Guidelines

Lab Collection for Nursing Home and Assisted Living

Modified Sample Collection for Long-Term Care Clients – COVID-19 Plan

The Laboratory evaluates quality and integrity for each specimen submitted for testing in order to ensure accurate results. The policy for evaluation and handling of samples that do not meet quality criteria is viewable here.

Specimen Acceptability and Rejection Policy

Lab Client Portal

Riverview Health Laboratory can now connect with outreach clients to provide electronic order entry and results using the LabWorks Portal. Access to the portal is available for professional clients in the clinic, skilled care, and assisted living location. To request site access for your health care team, please contact the Laboratory at 317.776.7241.
Riverview LabWorks Portal

Lab Client Portal

The following forms may be used to submit requests for laboratory services.

Cytopathology Requisition Form

Surgical Pathology and Medical Cytology Requisition Form

Lead Form – Minors Only

AFP Maternal – Prenatal Quad Form

Patient Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions – Clean Catch Mid Stream Urine

Collection Instructions – 24-Hour Urine

Collection Instructions – Pinworm Prep

Collection Instructions – Semen Fertility

Collection Instructions – Semen Post Vasectomy

For More Information

Riverview Health Laboratory
395 Westfield Road
Noblesville, IN 46060

 

317.776.7241