S889

Test CODE NAME

S889

Thrombotic Risk (Acquired) Reflexive Panel

Methodology: Electromagnetic Clot Detection/Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Immunoturbidimetry/Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 10-13 days
Specimen Required: Collect: 2 Light blue (sodium citrate)  for Lupus Anticoagulant Reflexive Panel and D-Dimer  
            AND Serum Separator Tube (SST)  for Cardiolipin ABs and Homocysteine. 
            
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer two 2 mL platelet-poor plasma to individual Standard Transfer Tubes. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: For Lupus Anticoagulant Reflexive Panel (Plasma): CRITICAL FROZEN. 
                                               For Cardiolipin Antibodies , Homocysteine (Serum): Refrigerated.
Stability:For Lupus Anticoagulant Reflexive Panel (Plasma):  Frozen: 1 week; 
             For Cardiolipin Antibodies ,Homocysteine (Serum) : Refrigerated: 1 week
CPT Code(s): 85610; 85730; 85613; 86147 x2; 85379; 83090; if reflexed, additional CPT codes may apply: 85670; 85635; 85730; 85525; 85732; 85597; 85613 x2; 85598.