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Coagulation Inhibitor Screen, Plasma
Test Code12
CPT Codes
85335
Preferred Specimen
Light blue-top (citrate) tube
Minimum Volume
2 full tubes
Instructions
Blood to anticoagulant ratio is critical.
Note:
1. Draw a discard tube prior to light blue-top (citrate) tube.
2. Results may be affected by hematocrit >50%.
3. Tube should remain stoppered.
Note:
1. Draw a discard tube prior to light blue-top (citrate) tube.
2. Results may be affected by hematocrit >50%.
3. Tube should remain stoppered.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed, clotted blood, or an insufficient specimen is not acceptable.
Methodology
Mixing Study with Normal Plasma
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided
Clinical Significance
Useful for evaluation of prolonged protime and/or activated partial thromboplastin time and inhibitor versus factor deficiency.
Performed By
CoxHealth
