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Lab Test Dictionary

Coagulation Panel

Methodology

Mechanical


Synonyms

Coag Panel

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD Coagulation


Epic ID

LAB00030

Lab Test Days

As received

Standard TAT

4 hrs

Stat TAT

1 hr


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2.7 ml blood

Container Type

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)

Collection Instructions

1. The preferred method of specimen collection for coagulation studies is a properly performed VENIPUNCTURE. The specimen may be collected directly into 1.8 or 2.7 mL vacutainer or into a syringe and then transferred immediately into a 1.8 or 2.7 mL vacutainer. 2. The vacutainer tube MUST contain the EXACT amount of blood. It is essential that LT blue top tubes are PROPERLY FILLED. Volume is CRITICAL and the blood (9 parts) to liquid anticoagulant (1 part) must remain intact for correct results. 3. The specimen should be transported to the Laboratory within one hour of collection. 4. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIMENS COLLECTED FROM A LINE: If collecting specimens for coagulation studies from an indwelling line that may contain heparin, it is recommended that the line should be flushed with 5 mL of saline and the first 5 mL of blood or 6-times the line volume (dead space volume of the catheter) be drawn off and discarded before the coagulation tube is filled. For those samples collected from a normal saline lock (capped off venous port) twice the dead space volume of the catheter and extension set should be discarded. 5. Stability - Specimens are stable for 4 hours following collection.6. If patient's hematocrit is greater than 55%, contact hematology lab to request a light blue tube with adjusted anticoagulant amount.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 4 Hours

Rejection Criteria

Underfilled or overfilled tubes, clotted or refrigerated specimens.

Test Volume Required

1.8 mL or 2.7 ml lt blue top

Minimum Test Volume

1.8 ml citrated blood in 1.8 ml lt blue top

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge within one hour of collection


Included Tests

Fibrinogen, PT with INR, aPTT


CPT Codes

85610, 85730, 85384


Revised

12-08-17

Initials

JZ