PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT)
Order Code ID
2050
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Whole Blood or Plasma
Container Type
Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Top) Tube
CPT Code
85610
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
1 Day
Minimum Volume
LOINC
5902-2
LOINC Description
Coagulation tissue factor induced
Handling/Draw Instructions
Whole Blood Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated 48 hours; Plasma Frozen: 1 week. Rejection Criteria: Improperly filled tube, Hemolysis, Lipemia
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