Vitamin K1
Order Name
VITAMIN K
Test Number: 3603630
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3603630
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Vitamin K1
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Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen (Light Protect) |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen (Light Protect) |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does not allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) plasma, preferred. Also acceptable are green-top (lithiun heparin) plasma, gel-separated (SST) serum, and standard (red top) serum. For amber plastic transport tube and amber-top, order LabCorp N 23598. Identify specimen with patient's name directly on the container AND on the outside of the aluminum foil. Secure with tape.) For amber plastic transport tube and amber-top, order LabCorp ID 23598. Specimen Storage: Specimens should be light-protected, and shipped at room temperature or refrigerated (preferred) temperature. Specimen Collection: The blood is to be collected by venipuncture into a Vacutainer(R) blood collection tube and mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing. Allow serum samples to clot for at least 10 minutes. Separate plasma/serum from red cells by centrifugation. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. Transfer plasma/serum specimen to labeled amber plastic transport tube with amber stopper. For amber plastic transport tube and amber stopper, order LabCorp N 23598. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 4 - 6 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 121200 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 121200 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84597 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |