PT Mixing Study
SoftLab Order Code
PTMIX
Epic Order Name
PT MIXING STUDY
Epic Order ID
LAB321
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 - 24 hours
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 within ambient stability period.
Availability
24 hours / 7 days
CPT Codes
85611