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Lab Test Dictionary

Thrombin-Antithrombin (TAT) Complex (10162X)

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


Synonyms

TAT

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Wednesday

Standard TAT

3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1.8-2.7 mL Blood

Container Type

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 4 Hours; Refrigerated: 4 Hours; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Thawed plasma

Test Volume Required

1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge light blue-top tube for 15 minutes at approximately 1500g 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/?L). Freeze immediately and send frozen.


CPT Codes

83520


Revised

02-13-17

Initials

SL