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HelpTest Code PST PROTIME-INR
EPIC Test ID
1230100228
Test Synonyms
PT
Collection Requirements
Completely fill the Blue Top (sodium citrate) tube. Underfilled tubes will not be accepted. Mix sample immediately by gentle inversion at least six times.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
If transport time will exceed 24 hours, send platelet-poor plasma frozen to -20C or less. To obtain platelet-poor plasma: centrifuge, separate plasma, recentrifuge, and separate plasma into a transport tube.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE
DVH Hospital Lab: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE
BGH Hospital Lab: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE
CMH Hospital Lab: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Coagulation
BGH Coagulation
CMH Coagulation
DVH Coagulation
CPT Code
85610
Loinc
5964-2
EAP
LAB320