| Test CODE | NAME |
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S218
Factor II, Activity (Prothrombin)
| Methodology: | Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lt. Blue (sodium citrate) - 2 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate plasma from cells , transfer platelet-poor plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum, EDTA plasma, or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 85210 |