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PT/INR and APTT

Test Code
PPXX


Alias/See Also
Protime with INR (PTX) and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTTX)


CPT Codes
85730

Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 4 hours of draw. Draw a full tube. Invert several times to mix blood. Avoid hemolysis


Transport Container
Light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted blood is not acceptable.


Reference Range
See individual tests: Protime with INR (PTX) and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTTX)




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.