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HelpTest Code 5422872 APTEM
Test ID
1233000108
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 |
|---|---|---|
| APTEM CLOTTING TIME | 1230000365 | 52774-7 (Clotting time.extrinsic coagulation system activated.fibrinolysis suppressed:Time:Pt:Bld:Qn:Thromboelastography) |
| APTEM CLOT FIRMNESS 20 MIN | 1230000359 | |
| APTEM MAX CLOT FORMATION | 1230000372 | 52779-6 (Maximum clot firmness.extrinsic coagulation system activated.fibrinolysis suppressed:Len:Pt:Bld:Qn:Thromboelastography) |