Point of Care: Activated Clotting Time

Message
This test is currently only available in BHS.


Test Code
POC-ACT


Alias/See Also
ACT POC
Activated clotting time POC


Preferred Specimen
Blood


Transport Temperature
Not applicable


Specimen Stability
Not applicable


Methodology
Testing performed on an I-Stat device

Reference Range
Comment on all results:
Un heparinized will be < 200 seconds.
Heparinized will be > 250 seconds.



Performing Laboratory
This test is not performed in the Laboratory.
Point of Care testing falls under the management of Joan Conti 857-203-6114


Last Updated: January 19, 2016


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.