Lupus Anticoagulant
Alternate Names
DRVVT, Dilute Russell Viper Venom Time
SoftLab Order Code
LA
Epic Order Name
LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT
Epic Order ID
LAB478
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
Storage or Stability
Ambient - 4 hours
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
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
Double-spin: Centrifuge upon receipt, aliquot plasma, centrifuge aliquot and aliquot spun plasma.
Freeze plasma if testing cannot be completed within 4 hours.
Availability
Tues, Thurs, performed on 1st shift
CPT Codes
85613