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HelpTest Code 5472150 THROMBIN TIME
Test ID
1233000024
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 | Outpatient specimens: Specimens should be centrifuged and
frozen within 4 hours of collection to generate platelet-poor
plasma. A minimum of 0.5 ml frozen citrated plasma is needed per
test ordered. Inpatient specimens: Transport at room temperature. Specimens should be received in lab within 2 hours of collection. |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUH LAB | BLUE-NA CITRATE | Yes | Frozen | 0.6 |
Performing Section
CUH LAB: CUH COAG
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| THROMBIN TIME | 1230000563 | 3243-3 (Coagulation thrombin induced:Time:Pt:PPP:Qn:Coag) |