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Prothrombin Time Mix 1:1, Plasma

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Test Description
Prothrombin Time Mix 1:1, Plasma
Synonym(s)

Mix-Prothrombin 1:1, Prothrombin -Mix 1:1, UOW4751
Test ID
PROX1P
Container Type

Two 3mL plastic Blue Top (Citrate) Tubes
Specimen Type

Blood
Specimen Requirements

Entire Specimen
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

 The Laboratory MUST process specimen, within 6 hrs of blood collection. Centrifuge for 10 minutes, remove plasma & re-spin plasma for another 10 minutes. Decant & Freeze plasma (minimum 2.0 mL) @ -20°C to -80°C. Send Frozen on dry ice.
Methodology

Clot based
Testing Schedule

Daily
Test Includes

Code                             Name
PROMX1                    1:1 Mix _ Prothrombin Time
PROPT                         PT Patient
PRONOR                    PT Normal Pool
PROMIX                      PT 1:1 Mix
PROCOM                   PT 1:1 Mix Comment
XMIX                            1:1 Mix, 2nd tube
CPT Code(s)

85610, 85611
STAT Orderable (Y/N)

Yes
Performing Lab

UW
LOINC Code(s)