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Useful For
Aiding in the confirmation or exclusion of the presence of a lupus anticoagulant (LAC) inhibitor when used in conjunction with other appropriate coagulation tests.
Aids in differentiating deficiencies or inhibitors of specific coagulation factors (eg, factor VIII inhibitor) from LAC inhibitors
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Optical Clot-Based
Reporting Name
Platelet Neutralization ProcedureSpecimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | ||
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PNP | Platelet Neutralization Procedure | 103620-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PNPPL | Platelet Neutralization Procedure | 75506-6 |
| PNPSA | PNP Buffer Control | 103619-3 |
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen 2 years
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
CPT Code Information
85597