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Test Code 4010174 PTT (aPTT)

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL plasma.

Container

Sodium citrate (light blue top) tube only

Stability

Stable 4 hours
May be frozen at -20°C for up to 2 weeks.

Analytical Time

Same day
Available stat

Sample Retention Time

7 days

Method

Photo Optical Clot Detection

CPT Code

85730

Performing Laboratory

Springfield Hospital Laboratory

Reject Due To

Improperly labeled sample

Tubes filled to less than 90%

Tubes filled above the fill line

Clotted sample

Gross hemolysis