Hypercoagulation Panel (Client 55969)

Test Code

9713CS

CPT Codes
85610, 85730 (x2), 85613, 85379, 86147 (x2), 86146 (x3), 85384, 85303, 85306, 85300, 85240, 85307, 81240, 83695, 83090, 85730, 85670

Includes

Interpretation, Prothrombin Time, (Reflex: Prothrombin Time Mix), PTT-LA, (Reflex: PTT-LA Mix), (Reflex: Incubated PTT-LA Mix), Lupus Anticoagulant, (Reflex: Hexagonal Phase Confirm), dRVVT Screen, (Reflex: dRVVT Confirm)

If the PTT-LA test is prolonged (>40 seconds), the Hexagonal Phase Confirm is performed at an additional charge.
If the dRVVT screen is prolonged (>45 seconds), the dRVVT Confirm is performed at an additional charge.
If the dRVVT Confirm is positive, a dRVVT 1:1 Mix will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

11.5 mL plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) and
10 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) and
3 mL serum collected in a red-top rube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL serum • 5 mL whole blood • 11.5 mL plasma

Instructions

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Transport Temperature

Plasma: Frozen
Whole blood: Room temperature
Serum: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Plasma
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 7 days
Whole blood
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Serum
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days

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

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Methodology
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Setup Schedule

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Clinical Significance

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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.