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Serum Viscosity : 918
Test CodeVISCTY or 918
CPT Codes
85810
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Serum from a serum separator tube or plain red top tube
Minimum volume
1.2 mL
2 mL Serum from a serum separator tube or plain red top tube
Minimum volume
1.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Kinematic viscometer
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
1-4 days
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance
characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics.
It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has
been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is
used for clinical purposes.
characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics.
It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has
been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is
used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
1.5 – 1.9 Relative to H2O
Clinical Significance
High serum viscosity may be most commonly observed in patients with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia and multiple myeloma. Patients with high viscosity may have capillary occlusion, stasis hypoxia and acidosis.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
