| Methodology: |
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (3.2% sodium citrate).
Transport: 1 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen.
Remarks: Separate plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Nonfrozen, clotted, or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 day; Frozen: 1 month
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