Antithrombin III
SoftLab Order Code
ATIII
Epic Order Name
ANTITHROMBIN III
Epic Order ID
LAB311
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Blue Top (Sodium Citrate - Light blue)
Collecting Volume
One full light blue tube
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full light blue tube- (Special low volume collection tubes are available for Neonatal patients if blood volume collection is limited by clinical condition. Contact the laboratory to request a collection tube.)
Storage or Stability
Ambient- 72hrs
Frozen- Plasma Stable 3 months
Stability may vary if additional studies are ordered on the same sample. The test with the shortest stability should be considered when evaluating storage/stability for testing
Frozen- Plasma Stable 3 months
Stability may vary if additional studies are ordered on the same sample. The test with the shortest stability should be considered when evaluating storage/stability for testing
Causes for Rejection
Clotted, wrong tube type, grossly hemolyzed, over or underfilled collection tube
Instructions
Freeze plasma if testing cannot be completed withing ambient stability period
Availability
Performed Tues and Thurs on first shift
Exception: ECMO patient testing performed 24hrs/7 days
CPT Codes
85300