POC VISCOELASTIC HEMOSTASIS PROFILE

Message
POC


Test Code
LAB1234014


Alias/See Also
Quantra; HemoSonic; QPlus


CPT Codes
85347 x2, 85384 x2, 85576 x2

Includes
Clot Time, Heparinase Clot Time, Clot Time Ratio, Clot Stiffness, Fibrinogen Contribution to Clot Stiffness, Platelet Contribution to Clot Stiffness


Preferred Specimen
2.7 ml whole blood (blue top tube, citrate) TUBE MUST BE FULL


Minimum Volume
2.7 mL (Filled to line)


Other Acceptable Specimens
n/a


Instructions
The QPlus requires a fresh sample of venous whole blood collected in an evacuated tube containing 3.2% sodium citrate. To lower the risk of hemolysis, 20-22 gauge needle is recommended.


Transport Container
N/A


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Within 4 hours after collection


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Underfilled tube


Reference Range
Clot Time (CT): 113-166 seconds;
Heparinase Clot Time (CTH): 103-153 seconds;
Clot Stiffness (CS): 13.0-33.2 hPa;
Fibrinogen Contribution to Clot Stiffness (FCS): 11.9-29.8
hPa; Platelet Contribution to Clot Stiffness (PCS): 1.0-3.7 hPa


Performing Laboratory
POC Performed in the OR



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.