Ristocetin Induced Platelet Aggregation
General Information
Lab Name
Ristocetin Induced Plt Aggreg.
Lab Code
RIPA
Epic Name
RISTOCETIN INDUCED PLT AGG.
Description
Not an initial test in the diagnosis of von Willebrand disease. This test is used to distinguish between type 2 subtypes in patients diagnosed with von Willebrand disease. Lab Medicine Resident approval is required for this test order.
Interpretation
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | Normal [NML] | 0- | Normal [NML] |
Ref. Range Notes
Includes aggregation using 1.0,0.5,0.4,0.3 & 0.1 mg/mL Ristocetin.
Ref Range: call Coagulation Lab @ 206 598-6242
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Processing
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Coagulation (COAG)