Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Sharp Coag
Epic ID
LAB324
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
Same Day
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
Test Volume Required
1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate plasma. Centrifuge a second time and separate plasma avoiding the platelets at the bottom. Freeze immediately. Complete Sharp requisition and submit with specimen frozen and deliver directly in the Sharp Lab ASAP.
CPT Codes
85670
Revised
11-07-17
Initials
SL