Eurofins Biomnis code

VASP

Synonyms

• Clopidogrel - resistance test
• Effient
• Efient
• Platelet VASP
• Plavix® - resistance test
• Prasugrel
• Thienopyridine - resistance test
• VAsodilatator Stimulated Phosphoprotein

Specialty

Haematology

Clinical significance

The test consists of evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of thienopyridines, such as Plavix® (or Clopidogrel). Plavix® prevents platelet activation, the starting point of a series of reactions resulting in clot formation. Plavix® is used to prevent arterial complications in patients having experienced an ischemic cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction or arteritis of the lower limbs.It is also used in some patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome in association with aspirin.

Preanalytics

• 1 x 2 mL (fonction du volume de tube citraté choisi (exemple: tube pédiatrique accepté); veiller au bon remplissage du tube) :
• whole blood
•   Ambient temperature

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Collect on the day the sample is sent; do not collect on Saturdays
Use non-wettable plastic sample tubes
Take samples as close as possible to the time when the collection company passes by
Specify the type of molecule, the number of tablets per day and the clinical context.

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Turnaround time

2 days