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HelpTest Code DRV2 Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Mix, Plasma
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Useful For
Detecting the presence or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA)
Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)
Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin time clotting tests
Distinguishing LA from a specific coagulation factor inhibitor or coagulation factor deficiencies
Confirmation of abnormal dilute Russell's viper venom time ratios
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Optical Clot-Based
Reporting Name
DRVVT MixSpecimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
<1.20
Normal ranges for children: not clearly established, but similar to normal ranges for adults, except for newborn infants whose results may not reach adult values until 3 to 6 months of age.
Report Available
2 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
85613
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| DRV2 | DRVVT Mix | 75512-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RVMR2 | DRVVT Mix Ratio | 75512-4 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday