Heparin Cofactor II
CPT Code(s): | 85130 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter. Collect:Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. Freeze immediately. (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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