ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0030215: Prothrombin Time |
| Test Mnemonic: PT | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-2 days *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (3.2% sodium citrate).
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Nonfrozen, clotted, or hemolyzed specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 week *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> 12.0-15.5 seconds *ExistRefRange> |
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| Reference intervals established using 3.2% sodium citrate. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 85610 |