Specimen Type
See Below
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4368
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.8 mL (x3-4)-2.7 mL (x2-3) Blood in Sodium Citrated (light blue-top) ***and*** 5 mL Whole Blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) tubes
Container Type
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Collection Instructions
1.8 mL (x3-4)-2.7 mL (x2-3) Blood in Sodium Citrated (light blue-top) ***and*** 5 mL Whole Blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) tubes. Whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) or ACD Solution B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
1 mL (x3) Platelet-Poor Plasma ***and*** 5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL (x3) Platelet-Poor Plasma ***and*** 5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Platelet-poor plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care ot 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 and send frozen.
Included Tests
Factor V Leiden Mutation with Reflex to HR2 Mutation Analysis, Prothrombin Factor II 20210G Mutation, Antithrombin III Activity (AT3), Protein C Activity, Protein S Antigen Free. If Factor V Leiden is "Heterozygous for the R506Q" mutation, HR2 Mutation Analysis will be performed.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
85300, 85303, 85306, 81240, 81241; 81400 (Outpatients need auth for 81240, 81241, 81400)
Revised
03-21-19