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LAB314
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Absorbance measurement, Clot signature formation
Clauss method in human citrated plasma on the ACL Top
Literature Reference:
HemosIL Q.F.A. Thrombin (Bovine) package insert issued December 2014
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive and be tested within 4 hours of collection.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: 2.7-mL, light-blue top (sodium citrate)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: Fill to frosted minimal fill line on the tube. Pediatric 1.8 mL in special pediatrics collection tube.
Collection Instructions: It is imperative that the tube be completely filled to maintain the proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
170 - 400 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <100 mg/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
85384
Stability
4 hours Ambiant temperature