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ACT Low Range POC
Test CodeACTLR
Alias/See Also
ACT, ACTLR, ACT+,
CPT Codes
85347
Preferred Specimen
Syringe, Plastic, no Anticoagulant
Instructions
Sample |
Collection |
MinimumBlood Volume |
Preparation |
Indwelling venous blood line
|
Syringe
(no anticoagulant)
|
1.0 ml
|
|
Extracorporeal blood line port
|
Syringe
(no anticoagulant)
|
1.0 ml
|
|
Venipuncture
|
Syringe
(no anticoagulant)
|
1.0 ml
|
|
Methodology
Hemochron Jr. Elite
Setup Schedule
24x7, POC
Reference Range
ACT-LR Expected Results
- Normal range: 89 to 169 seconds
- Reportable range: 65 to 400 seconds
Clinical Significance
The ACT is a screening test that has been found to be sensitive to deficiencies of coagulation factors. It is useful as a routine pre-surgical screen test and for monitoring heparin therapy. The ACT is commonly used for heparin anticoagulation monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), interventional radiology, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), hemofiltration, hemodialysis and critical care.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC POC
CCMC POC
FHSH POC