aPTT (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100232

Alias/See Also

LAB325: Partial Thromboplastin Time
LAB331: von Willebrand Screen
LAB8026:
LAB325A: PTT Partial Thromboplastin Time | PTT|APTT|ACTIVATED PROTHOMBIN TIME

CPT Codes
85730x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
NGH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
THL HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: NA CITRATE ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: NA CITRATE ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Adult: 2 mL (minimum) in EDTA (Lavender top) tube *Pediatric minimum: at LEAST 1/2 full EDTA (lavender) microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Room temp or refrigerated samples acceptable. Stability: 48 hours @ Room temp; 45 days at 2-8°C

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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