Path Consult (MAYO)

Test Code

1230400436

Alias/See Also

LAB7453: Path Consult | MAYO EAP: 70012

CPT Codes
88321x1

Preferred Specimen

MAYO LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

Adults: 2.7 mL in Na Citrate (Light blue tube) *Pediatric minimum: 2.7 mL in Na Citrate (Light blue tube)*

Transport Temperature

See Coagulation Studies in Special Instructions. Specimen Type: Platelet-poor plasma Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (citrate) Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vials Specimen Volume: 1 mL in 2 plastic vials each containing 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: 1. Spin down, remove plasma, and spin plasma again. 2. Freeze specimens immediately at < or =-40 degrees C, if possible. 3. Send specimens in the same shipping container. Additional Information: 1. Double-centrifuged specimen is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results. 2. If the patient is being treated with Coumadin, this should be noted. Coumadin will lower protein S. 3. Each coagulation assay requested should have its own vial.

Report Available

MAYO LAB
STAT: 8640 min
Routine: 8640 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 8640 min
Life or Death: 8640 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.