Lupus Anticoagulant, Plasma

Test Code

DVV

CPT Codes
85612

Preferred Specimen

Testing should be performed within 3 hours of
draw.

Draw blood in a light blue-top (sodium citrate) tube. Spin
specimen down, remove plasma, spin plasma again, and place 1 mL
of plasma into plastic vial.

Note: Double-centrifuged specimens are critical
for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious
results.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Methodology
Viscosity Based Detection

Setup Schedule

Monday through Friday

Reference Range

31.1 - 49.1 seconds

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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.