| 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 |
Specimen Requirements
Required amount: Light blue top tube filled to indicator line
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Method
Optical Clot Detection
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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.
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CPT Codes
85610
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