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PT & INR PROFILE
Test CodePT
CPT Codes
85610
Instructions
Light Blue (Citrate) tube MUST be FULL
Transport Container
BLUE TOP (CITRATE for COAG)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Methodology
ACL
Reference Range
9.2-11.2 Seconds
Clinical Significance
RECOMMENDED LABORATORY MONTIORING OF ANTOCOAGULATION THERAPY
To assist in anticoagulation, the following is a list of suggested laboratory tests that may be used to monitor therapy. Reference and therapeutic values are included with test results.
Warfarin: INR
Heparin: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), anti_factor Xa
Low Molecular Weight Heparin: usually none. Anti-factor Xa, if needed
Argatroban: Activated Partial Thromboplastin time( aPTT)
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors: usually none
To assist in anticoagulation, the following is a list of suggested laboratory tests that may be used to monitor therapy. Reference and therapeutic values are included with test results.
Warfarin: INR
Heparin: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), anti_factor Xa
Low Molecular Weight Heparin: usually none. Anti-factor Xa, if needed
Argatroban: Activated Partial Thromboplastin time( aPTT)
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors: usually none
