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Test Code 5423809 PROLONGED PTT W/BLEED HISTORY INTERPRETATION AND REPORT

Test ID

1233000145

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.

Container Type

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

Performing Section

CUH LAB: CUH COAG

Components

Component Name Component ID LOINC Code
PTT W/ BLEED HISTORY INVESTIGATION AND INTERPRETATION 1230006161 49836-0 (Platelet function:Imp:Pt:Bld:Nar:)