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MIXING STUDY, PT

Message
Collect a full tube to the fill line, following standard venipuncture techniques. Do not over or under fill tubes as the ratio of blood to anticoagulant (9: 1) is necessary for accurate results. Gently Invert the tube three or four times immediately after venipuncture to ensure proper mixing of blood and anticoagulant.


Test Code
LAB321 PTMXG


Alias/See Also
PTMXG


CPT Codes
85611

Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 1 ml citrated plasma Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: 2 hoursRefrigerated : UnacceptableFrozen: (-20°C) 2 weeks Causes for Rejection: Specimens submitted Refrigerated or greater than 2 hours after collection at room temperature, are short draws, clotted or have excessive hemolysis, icterus or lipemia.


Report Available
STAT 24-Hours|Routine 24-Hours|Timed 24-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230140074



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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