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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: Sodium citrate light blue
Volume: 2.7 mL in vacutainer filled to the
line
Special Instructions
If patient's hematocrit is >55, call Hematology for special collection tube
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Availability
STAT
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: plasma
Double spin and separate
Freeze if testing will not be completed within 1 hour of
processing
Offsites:
- STAT: Send plasma at room temperature with a STAT courier
- Routine: Send plasma on dry ice
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Stago STAR
Additional Information
This test is not validated to exclude deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
Reference Ranges
<0.5 ug/mL FEU
CPT
85379