Partial Thromboplastin Time
CPT Code(s): | 85730 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and freeze. Transfer 1 mL platelet-poor plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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