MIXING STUDIES

Message
HEMATOLGY/COAG WRJ


Test Code
MIX STUDY


Includes
PT(O%NP/100%PT IMMED), PT(50%NP/50%PT IMMED), PT(100%NP/0%PT IMMED), PT(0%NP/100%PT 60MIN INCUB), PT(50%NP/50%PT 60MIN INCUB), PT(100%NP/0%PT 60 MIN INCUB), PT(50/50 MIX AFTER INCUB), PTT(0%NP/100%PT IMMED), PTT(50%NP/50%PT IMMED), PTT(100%NP/0%PT IMMED), PTT(0%NP/100%PT 60MIN INCUB), PTT(50%NP/50%PT 60MIN INCUB), PTT(100%NP/0%PT 60MIN INCUB), PTT(50/50 MIX AFTER INCUB), MIXING STUDIES CONSULT


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Instructions
DRAW 1 NA CITRATE(LIGHT BLUE) TOP TUBE AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Specimen Stability
Whole blood, unopened tube, centrifuged or uncentrifuged
Non-heparinized patients
Room temperature: 4 hours
Patients for VWF or VIII analysis
Room temperature: 4 hours.
Patients on unfractionated heparin
Centrifuge within 1hr of collection
Room temperature: 4 hours


Plasma aliquot
Room temperature: 4 hours
If not performed same day as draw, freeze platelet-poor aliquot at -60°C.


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- HEMATOLOGY/COAG 802-295-9363 EXT: 5521, 5523



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.