Extrinsic Pathway Coagulation Factor Profile (Esoterix)

Test Code
500710


CPT Codes
85210; 85220; 85230; 85260

Includes
"Factor II activity; factor V activity; factor VII activity; factor X activity
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Preferred Specimen
"Plasma, frozen
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Minimum Volume
"1.5 mL
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Instructions
"Freeze
Plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send plasma in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
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Transport Container
"Blue-top (sodium citrate) tube
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Methodology
"Clot "



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.