Platelet aggregation with Arachidonic Acid (DISCONTINUED)

Specimen Container	Sodium Citrate Tube
Specimen Requirement	Citrated Whole Blood 5 mL of blood. Fill blood up to the marking on tube and mix well. Patient need to fast overnight prior to test and should not be on aspirin for at least 2 weeks for investigation of bleeding disorder.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Send immediately at room temperature. DO NOT send with ice pack.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 day
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Coagulation
Contact Number	6326 6022
Day and Time Performed	By appointment only
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form
Additional Information	For platelet aggregation for 5 agonists, refer to Platelet function test for specimen requirements. Appointment required. Call 6326 6022 for appointment. CG0143

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Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025