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Prothrombin Time

Test Code
190


Alias/See Also
Protime


CPT Codes
85610

Includes
PT sec,INR


Preferred Specimen
1 Full Blue top tube


Transport Container
3.2% Sodium Citrate (light blue top)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Room Temp


Specimen Stability
8 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity not sufficient, hemolyzed, Clotted or specimens > 8 hours old


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 45 min/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.