Ristocetin Induced Aggregation (RIPA)
Ristocetin induced aggregation is a platelet funtion test that is used to screen for and sub-type Von Willebrands disease. Please contact the laboratory before requesting these tests.
| Tube | 05 (CP) - Citrate |
|---|---|
| ID | 12678 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | **SAMPLES MUST NOT BE SENT IN THE AIRTUBE** High and low doses of ristocetin are used to aggregate patients platelets in platelet rich plasma. This uses a platelet aggregation methodology. The variation is used to help diagnose the presence or absence of Von Willebrands or to help sub-type an existing diagnosis |
| Turn Around | 24 hours |
| Send to | Specialist Coagulation Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor Pathology Block 32 St James University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Contact | https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology-2/specialist-laboratory-medicine-slm/specialist-coagulation/?stage=Stage |
| Collection Con | **CONTACT LABORATORY PRIOR TO REQUESTING THIS TEST ** 2 x citrate samples (all citrate tubes must be filled to the line). **SAMPLES MUST NOT BE SENT IN THE AIRTUBE** Samples must be processed within 6 hours of being taken. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Units | Descriptive Report |
| Telepath | RIPA2J |
| ICE Codes | RIPA1J |
