Antithrombin III Antigen

Test Code
*


Preferred Specimen
1 ml plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 ml citrated plasma


Instructions
Platelet Poor Plasma


Transport Container
Quest plastic tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 21 days


Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry

Setup Schedule
Tues, Thurs, Saturday


Report Available
2-4 days


Clinical Significance
Send Outs


Performing Laboratory
Quest San Juan Capistrano



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.