LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT COMPREHENSIVE PANEL

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (LACPDH)
Specimen Collection: Three 2.7 mL (blue top tubes) 90% full
Minimum Volume: two 2.7 m (blue top tubes) 90% full
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Process blood within 4 hours of draw time. Centrifuge at 3000 rpm for 20 minutes. Transfer plasma into four plastic tubes and freeze. Plasma MUST be platelet poor prior to freezing or accuracy of test results may be affected.
Reference Values: Prothrombin time 9.4 - 12.9 seconds, APTT 25-38 seconds, PTT mixing study 25-38 seconds, Trombin Time <16.6 seconds, DRVVT Test Ratio ,1.20, Silica Clot Ratio ,1.16
Lab Code: Diagnostic Hematology
Requisition: SPEC H
Test Frequency: Mon-Fri
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: contact lab
CPT Code(s): 85610, 85730 ,85732, 85670, 85612x2, 85730x2
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII