ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020054: Viscosity, Whole Blood |
| Test Mnemonic: VIS | |
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Methodology: Cone-Plate Viscometer
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2 EDTA), or one 4 mL green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 3 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 1.5 mL) DO NOT FREEZE. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.6 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. DO NOT FREEZE. Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed, frozen, or clotted samples. Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
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0 up to 1 month: 3.6-6.5 cP 1 month and older: 3.6-6.0 cP |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 85810 |