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Intended Use
The VerifyNow P2Y12 Test is designed to measure platelet P2Y12 receptor blockade. Substances known to specifically block the P2Y12 receptor include the thienopyridines class of drugs, including clopidogrel and prasugrel.
Methodology
Microparticle Aggregation
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Whole blood samples must be collected in or immediately transferred to Greiner 2.0 mL partial fill blue top tubes containing 3.2% Sodium Citrate. The tube must be filled to its intended whole blood capacity (indicated by small black line).
Transport to RCH and AVOID handling sample roughly. Drugs Abciximab, Eptifibatide, and Tirofiban will interfere with testing and will not give results. Do not refrigerate or freeze sample.
The sample must be incubated at room temperature for 10 minutes prior to testing
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85576