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Test Code PTI Protime with INR

Important Note

Order LAB320

 

Performing Laboratory

YRMC, Coagulation

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Requirements

Light Blue Top (3.2% Sodium Citrate) –Whole blood 

Hemolyzed and partially filled tubes are unacceptable 

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation is necessary.

CPT Coding

85610, Coagulation

Collection Instructions

Ratio of anticoagulant (present in the collection tube) to blood collected is very critical in coagulation studies. Check and collect the correct volume of blood as guided in collection tube label. The etched minimum fill indicator represents the minimum volume of blood required for analysis. Immediately after the draw, gently invert the tube 3 to 4 times.

Methodology

Chronometry