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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for PFA-200

Recent changes for PFA-200
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
14th May 2024	Alternative names	Platelet function test, PFA	Platelet function test, PFA, platelet function screen
	Collection & Request Instructions	Patients should be provided with the patient information sheet.	Patients should be provided with the patient information sheet. Collectors, please record patient medication on request slip or the collection staff checklist. This test can only be collected at Northern Pathology Victoria Epping (TNH) collection rooms and performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays (between 9am to 3pm). Outside of these days, please discuss with Laboratory Haematology 8405 8369.

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

14th May 2024

Alternative names

Platelet function test, PFA

Platelet function test, PFA, platelet function screen

Collection & Request Instructions

Patients should be provided with the patient information sheet.

Patients should be provided with the patient information sheet. Collectors, please record patient medication on request slip or the collection staff checklist.

This test can only be collected at Northern Pathology Victoria Epping (TNH) collection rooms and performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays (between 9am to 3pm). Outside of these days, please discuss with Laboratory Haematology 8405 8369.

PFA-200

Alternative Names:

Platelet function test
PFA
platelet function screen

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

PFA, FBE

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

All PFA-200 requests MUST also have FBE requested. Please register PFA and FBE panels.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Sodium Citrate and EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

2.7 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2.7 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Patients should be provided with the patient information sheet. Collectors, please record patient medication on request slip or the collection staff checklist.

Transport Instructions:

Do NOT send sample via pneumatic tube. Must be hand delivered to the lab within 2 hours.
Do NOT place on ice - maintain at room temperature.

Processing Instructions:

TIME CRITICAL - do not delay handling.

DO NOT SPIN specimen.

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples