| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
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Plasma-Light Blue-top Tube (3.2% Sodium citrate). Collection tube must be filled to fill line on tube. |
24 hrs Refrigerated > 2 weeks Frozen. |
26.6 - 32.1 Seconds |
Specimen Requirements
Full draw volume of collection tube to fill line on tube required.
If specimen is aliquoted, the minimum sample volume is 1.0 mL. If >4 hour delay, please aliquot off plasma and FREEZE. Call lab for frozen specimen pick-up. |
Method
Photo-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
See 'Specimen Requirements'.
Avoid hemolysis. |
Clinical Utility
As part of an investigation of a possible bleeding disorder (intrinsic) or thrombotic episode; to monitor unfractionated (standard) heparin anticoagulant therapy.
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CPT Codes
85730
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