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Test Code 5422869 HEPTEM

Test ID

1233000104

Specimen Requirements

Collection Requirements Specimens should be collected in 2-3 mL 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue top) tubes from peripheral veins, when possible. When drawn from an indwelling line, 5 ml saline flush followed by 5 ml discard tube should be performed. Do not under or over-fill collection tubes. Gently invert the tube end-over-end 8-10 times. If hematocrit is >55%, contact coagulation lab prior to sample collection.
Shipping / Handling Instructions Specimen must remain at room temperature.

Container Type

Laboratory Container Default Temperature Minimum Volume
CUH LAB BLUE-NA CITRATE. Yes Room Temperature 0.5

Performing Section

CUH LAB: CUH COAG

Components

Component Name Component ID LOINC Code
HEPTEM CLOTTING TIME 1230000367
HEPTEM CLOT FIRMNESS 20 MIN 1230000362
HEPTEM MAX CLOT FORMATION 1230000375