ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Viscosity, Serum : 0020056

Mnemonic: VIS-S

Methodology: Quantitative Viscometry
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 3 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.6 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
1.10-1.80 cP
CPT Code(s): 85810
Cross References: Serum Viscosity (Viscosity, Serum)