Thrombin Time
Order Name
Thrombin Time
Test Number: 1503075
Revision Date 01/31/2017
Test Number: 1503075
Revision Date 01/31/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Thrombin Time
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Clot Detection |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.5mL ( 0.5mL) | Plasma | Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | 2.7mL Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) tube must be filled to the proper level, no hemolysis. Improperly filled tubes can give erroneous results. Whole blood must be transported to lab immediately. If testing cannot be started within 4 hours of collection the specimen must be double spun then 1.5 mL plasma aliquot from each tube into individual plastic aliquot tubes and freeze. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 85670 |
| Lab Section | Coagulation |