1068
Ristocetin-Induced Platelet Aggregation (RIPA)
Order Code: 1068
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Test Information
Aggregation with high and low dose ristocetin is used to identify patients with type 2B von Willebrand Disease, platelet-type von Willebrand Disease or Bernard-Soulier Syndrome. Citrated whole blood (light-blue top)
Also Known As
- Von Willebrand Disease
- VWF
Disease State
von Willebrand Disease
Test Type
Functional/Serologic Test
Requested Volume
4 tubes
Minimum / Pediatric Volume
3 tubes
Additional Sample Information
Contact laboratory for appointment. Test only available locally.
Shipping Information
Room Temperature
CPT Codes
- 85576x2
Method
Aggregation
Turnaround Time
7 days
New York State Approval
No
DEX Z-Code™
No