Viscosity, Serum

Test Code

918

Quest Code

918

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge serum samples within 1 hour of collection. Transfer serum to clean, plastic, screw-capped vial.

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology
Kinematic Viscometer

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days

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

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20153

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