Methodology
Photometric Clot Detection
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00965
Lab Test Days
Tue Thu Sat
Standard TAT
5
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable , Refrig: Unacceptable , Frozen -70: One Year
Rejection Criteria
Thawed Plasma, Received room temperature, Received
Test Volume Required
1.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.50 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Do not thaw. Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable.
CPT Codes
85220
Revised
10-02-15
Initials
KP