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Specimen Type/Requirements
Blue top (3.2% Sodium Citrate) tube - Plasma
Specimen needs to be double spun if sample will be frozen.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours (2 hours if on heparin therapy) | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | 2 weeks | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Mechanical clot detection
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
85670