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Test Code PLTMAP Platelet Mapping

Additional Codes

ALAB: PLTMAP

Powerchart:  Platelet Mapping TEG

Specimen Requirement

Whole blood Lithium Heparin.

 

Collect two Lithium Heparin tubes with at least 1ml.  Short draws may adversly affect results. The first tube is a discard tube.

 

Specimens require a 30 minute room temperature incubation before testing and must be run before 2 hours post collection.

Useful For

Assessing clinical conditions in a trauma setting to assess hemorrhage or thrombosis conditions.

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine: Typically completed within 3 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Reference Values

  1. HKH
    MA= 53-68 mm
  2. ActF
    MA= 2-19mm
  3. ADP
    1. MA= 46-69 mm
    2. Inhibition = 0-17%
    3. Aggregation = 89-100%
  4. AA
    1. MA = 51-71 mm
    2. Inhibition = 0-11%
    3. Aggregation = 89-100%

CPT Code Information

95576 Platelet, aggregation (HKH MA parameter)
85576-59 Platelet, aggregation (ActF MA parameter)
85576-59 Platelet, aggregation (ADP MA parameter)
85576-59 Platelet, aggregation (AA MA parameter)
85390 Fibrinolysins or coagulopathy screen
85390-26 Fibrinolysins or coagulopathy screen, interpretation and report
85396 Coagulation/fibrinolysis assay, whole blood (e.g., viscoelastic clot assessment), including use of any pharmacologic additive(s), as indicated, including interpretation and written report, per day
85397 Coagulation and fibrinolysis, functional activity, Not Otherwise Specified
80503 Pathology clinical consultation for a clinical problem, low complexity; 5-20 minutes
80504 Pathology clinical consultation, moderately complex; 21-40 minutes
80505 Pathology clinical consultation, highly complex with comprehensive review; 41-60 min
80506 Pathology clinical consultation, prolonged service

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