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HelpTest Code PLM6S Platelet Mapping on TEG6S
Useful For
To assess platelet function for trauma patients and cardiovascular surgery patients. Assessing the effect of antiplatelet medications (either P2Y12 drug (i.e. clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor) and/or aspirin) will aid in guiding blood component therapy and/or timing for invasive surgical procedure.
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Synonyms/Keywords
PLM, PLM6S, Platelet Mapping ADP, Platelet Mapping AA
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Non gel (NaHep) Green Top Tube (GTT) | 4.0 mL | 3.0 mL | N/A |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Do not use a needle smaller than a 21 gauge for collection.
- To ensure accurate results, clear A-line or CVC prior to collecting sample. For venipuncture, collect Discard tube (plain White or Blue top tube). Write 'Discard' on tube.
- Collect full non-gel GTT. If sample volume under 2.5mL in a 4mL tube, recollect. It is best to store tubes by laying them on their side, instead of standing them in a rack.
- Deliver to lab immediately. If collected at MMC-Marshfield, sample must be hand walked to the laboratory, and delivered to Specimen Processing.
Do not centrifuge sample specimen. Keep at room temperature.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Ambient | 2 hours |
Rejection Criteria
| Sample greater than 2 hours |
|---|
| Improper tube |
| Clotted sample |
| Mislabeled/unlabeled tubes |
| Centrifuged samples |
| Samples collected with gel tube |
| Refrigerated or frozen samples |
| 2.5 mL or less in a 4 mL tube |
Test Components
HKH-MA, ActFMA, ADP-MA, %INH-ADP, %AGG-ADP, AA-MA, %INH-AA, %AGG-AA
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Marshfield |
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| Marshfield |
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Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Coagulation
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Sunday through Saturday | 1 hour | TEG Viscoelastic Clot Assessment TEG 6S |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85576 | 3 | Pathology Platelet; aggregation | ||
| 85347 | Pathology Coagulation time; activated |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | PlateletMapping ADP on TEG6S |