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.