RVVT-based Assay (Clot-based)
APC
Plasma
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
LAB01466
Thursday
3-10 Days
1.7-2.7 mL Blood
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Frozen-Only
Room Temp: 1 Hour; Refrigerated: 4 Hours; Frozen: 6 Months
Gross hemolysis; Received room temp; Received refrigerated; Clotted specimen; Serum
2 mL Platelet-poor plasma
1 mL Platelet-poor plasma
Centrifuge light blue-top 15 minutes at approx. 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcl). Freeze immediately.
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12-01-15
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