ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Viscosity, Serum : 0020056

Mnemonic: VIS-S

Methodology: Cone-Plate Viscometer
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 10 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  3 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 1.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.6 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Hemolyzed or clotted specimens.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
1.10-1.80 cP
CPT Code(s): 85810
 
 

 

 

 
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