Contact the coagulation laboratory at x 5030 to preschedule and find out the number of light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) PLASTIC tubes. A clean venipuncture is essential to avoid specimen activation. The correct ratio of blood to anticoagulant (9:1) is critical . If the tubes are under-filled, specimen must be recollected as results will not be accurate. Control: Contact the coagulation laboratory at x 5030 to find out the number of light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tubes from a fasting, normal, unrelated person collected at the same time. Label clearly on outermost label Normal Control.
Specimen Required
Contact the coagulation laboratory at x 5030 to preschedule and find out the number of light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tubes
Specimen Min Vol
Not applicable
Specimen Preparation
Send promptly in original VACUTAINER® tubes at ambient temperature only. Do not centrifuge. Do not refrigerate.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refer to Specimen stability criteria as shown below
Ambient
4 hours
Refrigerated
Not acceptable
Frozen
Not acceptable
Unacceptable Conditions
SPECIMENS COLLECTED IN GLASS TUBES., specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, clotted, hemolyzed or under-filled tubes
Special Instructions
Patient fast for 10-12 hours prior to specimen collection, but will collect patient that has been on clear liquids for at least 3 hours. Outpatients: Specimen must be collected on-site at UCI Medical Center. Inpatients: Specimen from non-UCI Medical Center locations will be accepted. Patient and control specimens must arrive within 1.5 hours of draw. The normal control should be a person who has NOT taken any medication or supplements for 7 days prior to testing. DO NOT COLLECT SPECIMEN IN GLASS TUBES.
CPT Codes
85576X 6 80500
Methodology
Spectrophotometry; Aggregation Studies performed with Ristocetin, Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP), Collagen, and Epinephrine. Arachadonic Acid by request.
Performing Location
Hematology
Reported STAT
Not available
Reported Routine
1 day
Additional Information
None
Test set up frequency
By appointment only: Monday through Friday (8:00 am to 12:00 pm) This assay must be scheduled in advance. To make an appointment, call the Coagulation Laboratory at (714) 456-5030.
Reference Interval
Within normal limits by pathologist interpretation
Additional Information
None
Collection
Collect
Contact the coagulation laboratory at x 5030 to preschedule and find out the number of light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) PLASTIC tubes. A clean venipuncture is essential to avoid specimen activation. The correct ratio of blood to anticoagulant (9:1) is critical . If the tubes are under-filled, specimen must be recollected as results will not be accurate. Control: Contact the coagulation laboratory at x 5030 to find out the number of light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tubes from a fasting, normal, unrelated person collected at the same time. Label clearly on outermost label Normal Control.
Specimen Required
Contact the coagulation laboratory at x 5030 to preschedule and find out the number of light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tubes
Specimen Min Vol
Not applicable
Specimen Preparation
Send promptly in original VACUTAINER® tubes at ambient temperature only. Do not centrifuge. Do not refrigerate.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refer to Specimen stability criteria as shown below
Ambient
4 hours
Refrigerated
Not acceptable
Frozen
Not acceptable
Unacceptable Conditions
SPECIMENS COLLECTED IN GLASS TUBES., specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, clotted, hemolyzed or under-filled tubes
Special Instructions
Patient fast for 10-12 hours prior to specimen collection, but will collect patient that has been on clear liquids for at least 3 hours. Outpatients: Specimen must be collected on-site at UCI Medical Center. Inpatients: Specimen from non-UCI Medical Center locations will be accepted. Patient and control specimens must arrive within 1.5 hours of draw. The normal control should be a person who has NOT taken any medication or supplements for 7 days prior to testing. DO NOT COLLECT SPECIMEN IN GLASS TUBES.
Test Info
CPT Codes
85576X 6 80500
Methodology
Spectrophotometry; Aggregation Studies performed with Ristocetin, Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP), Collagen, and Epinephrine. Arachadonic Acid by request.
Performing Location
Hematology
Reported STAT
Not available
Reported Routine
1 day
Additional Information
None
Test set up frequency
By appointment only: Monday through Friday (8:00 am to 12:00 pm) This assay must be scheduled in advance. To make an appointment, call the Coagulation Laboratory at (714) 456-5030.
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Within normal limits by pathologist interpretation
