Mixing Study Incubated

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This panel is a reflex panel added on by the Laboratory staff at the request of a physician.


Test Code
MIXING STUDY, INCUBATED(LOW ISI)WX


Alias/See Also
Hematology


Includes
PT
PT mixed 1:1 and tested at 0, 30 and 120 minutes
PTT
PTT mixed 1:1 and tested at 0, 30 and 120 minutes


Preferred Specimen
Light blue top tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Whole blood, unopened tube, centrifuged or uncentrifuged
Non-heparinized patients
 Room temperature: 4 hours
Patients for VWF or VIII analysis
 Room temperature: 4 hours.
Patients on unfractionated heparin
 Centrifuge within 1hr of collection
 Room temperature: 4 hours

Plasma aliquot
Room temperature: 4 hours
If not performed same day as draw, freeze platelet-poor aliquot at -60°C.


Setup Schedule
M - F


Performing Laboratory
Testing performed at the West Roxbury Hematology Lab.
Contact: Nolan Raymond 857-203-5980


Last Updated: July 9, 2024


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.