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Prothrombin Time Mix 1:1, Plasma

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Prothrombin Time Mix 1:1, Plasma
Synonym(s)

Mix-Prothrombin 1:1, Prothrombin -Mix 1:1, UOW4751

Test ID
PROX1P
Container Type

Two 3mL plastic Blue Top (Citrate) Tubes

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Requirements

Entire Specimen

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

 The Laboratory MUST process specimen, within 6 hrs of blood collection. Centrifuge for 10 minutes, remove plasma & re-spin plasma for another 10 minutes. Decant & Freeze plasma (minimum 2.0 mL) @ -20°C to -80°C. Send Frozen on dry ice.

Methodology

Clot based

Testing Schedule

Daily

Test Includes

Code                             Name
PROMX1                    1:1 Mix _ Prothrombin Time
PROPT                         PT Patient
PRONOR                    PT Normal Pool
PROMIX                      PT 1:1 Mix
PROCOM                   PT 1:1 Mix Comment
XMIX                            1:1 Mix, 2nd tube

CPT Code(s)

85610, 85611

STAT Orderable (Y/N)

Yes

Performing Lab

UW

LOINC Code(s)