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Test Code LAB10036 Coagulation Inhibitor Screen

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Collection Requirements

Call Coag at 583-6797 to schedule test.

Must be a full draw.

Mix thoroughly immediately after collection.

Primary Collection Container

Blue 2.7 mL (Citrate)

Transport

Platelet-poor plasma frozen

Preferred Transport Temperature

Frozen

Processing

Centrifuge 15 minutes at 3000rpm.

Filter and refrigerate within 2 hours.

Separate and fast freeze within 4 hours.

Stability

Ambient: 2 hours

Refrigerated: 4 hours

Frozen: 2 weeks

Minimum Testing Volume

1.0 mL

Reference Range

By report

Methodology

Turbidimetric Clot Detection ACL TOPS 500

Performed

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Reported

Within 72 hours

CPT Codes

85732

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed, clotted, short draw, non-frozen and serum specimens.