| Methodology: |
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lt. blue (sodium citrate).
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours. Transfer 1 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Clotted, hemolyzed, or refrigerated specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
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