Specimen Type: |
Light Blue Sodium Citrate Tube, Blood
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Collection Information: |
Must be a full draw. Fill to exhaustion.
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Reference Interval: |
0 -< 5 days: 0.18-0.76 U/mL 5 -< 30 days: 0.20-0.91 U /mL 30 -< 90 days: 0.23-1.05 U/mL 90 - <180 days: 0.41-1.16 U/mL >180 day to adult: 0.50-1.50 U/mL
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Turnaround Time: |
20 days
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Additional Information: |
Note: pediatric RI based on data from PMID: 21786462
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Method of Analysis: |
APTT based factor assay
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Test was Last Updated: |
8/28/2025
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Testing Laboratory: |
Special Coagulation
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Testing Site: |
MUMC
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Laboratory Processing Instructions: |
1.0 mL Plasma. Prepare as per approved procedure for platelet poor plasma. If fresh send within 4 hours at room temperature or on dry ice.
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LRC Specimen Requirement: |
1 mL platelet poor Sodium Citrated Plasma
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Sodium citrate platelet-poor plasma into 1 mL aliquots. Separate and freeze immediately. Please send 1 aliquot per individual test ordered. Send appropriately in same dry ice container.
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