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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), Plasma

Message
Test is performed at local Kansas City communities only. 


Test Code
211


CPT Codes
85730

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Whole Blood


Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)


Specimen Volume: Properly filled 9:1 ratio (blood to anticoagulant); 3.2% NaCitrate tube


Shipping Requirements: Ambient (Room Temperature)



 



Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Ambient 4 hours
Plasma Frozen  14 days

 

 



Reference Range

> 95 seconds



Clinical Significance

The activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is a basic coagulation screening test for the assessment of congenital and acquired deficiencies of the intrinsic and common pathways (PK, HMWK, factors XII, XI, IX, VIII, X, V, II, I)




Performed By
EmpowerMe Diagnostics



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.