Test Directory
3000 Prothrombin Time with INR
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Plasma-Light blue top Tube
24hrs 2-8° C
9.7-11.8 Seconds
INR 0.9-1.2
INR 0.9-1.2
Specimen Requirements
Required amount: Light blue top tube filled to indicator line
Method
Optical Clot Detection
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Avoid hemolysis.
Avoid hemolysis.
Clinical Utility
To check how well blood-thinning medications (anti-coagulants) are working in preventing blood clots; to help detect and diagnose a bleeding disorder.
CPT Codes
85610
