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HelpTest Code PAIGAA Platelet Associated Antibodies, Direct Assay
Additional Codes
| PathLab | PAIGAA |
| Epic ID | LAB2247 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Lavender (EDTA)
Pink (K2EDTA)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a lavender EDTA or Pink K2EDTA tube.
Transport Information:
Do not aliquot or centrifuge. Transport 4 mL whole blood in original tube. Send at ambient - CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.0 mL whole blood EDTA
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable | |
| Room Temp | 48 hours |
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted, hemolyzed, refrigerated, or frozen samples. Samples greater than 48 hours old.
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories; Salt Lake City, UT
Methodology
Qualitative Flow Cytometry
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
2-3 days
CPT Code Information
86023x2