Hypercoag Panel-Pediatric

Message


Performed in the Hematology Laboratory x5475, 76.
The blue top tube samples MUST be drawn to the minimum fill line on the tube.




Test Code
COASP


CPT Codes
No Code

Includes
 PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, Factor VIII level, ATIII, Protein C, Protein S, DRVV Test, SCT, Anticardiolipin Antibody Classification, APC Resistance, and B2 Glycoprotein I Antibody Classification
 


Preferred Specimen
plasma


Transport Container
2, Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) 2.7 mL draw


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability


Refrigerator Stability: 4 hours
Stable for 6 months frozen at -70C




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, QNS, clotted


Methodology

Refer to individual tests for methodology.



Setup Schedule

Refer to individual tests for set up schedule.
Tests performed 2x/week,  weekdays between 8-4 pm. 




Limitations
Refer to individual tests for limitations.


Reference Range
Refer to individual tests


Clinical Significance
Tests for hypercoagulability (venous thromboembolism).




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.