Test Code LAB10103 Viscosity - Serum
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
5.0 mL
Reference Range
1.4 -1.8
Methodology
Oswald Viscometer
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
85810
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, lipemic or clotted specimens.