MIXING STUDIES, PT (MIXPT)

Message
Send to lab within 1 hour of collection.
This test code for Kennestone orders only.


Test Code
LAB2334


Alias/See Also
MIXPT


CPT Codes
85610, 85611

Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood


Instructions
Blue-top tubes (3.2% Sodium Citrate) must be completely filled (to the 'fill-line'). If a Blue-top tube (3.2% Sodium Citrate) is the only tube being collected, it is recommended that you draw and DISCARD a minimum of 5 mL prior to collecting.


Transport Container
Blue top tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen hemolyzed or not processed within 1 hour of collection




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.