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Test Name
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Thrombin Time Mixing Study |
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Synonym(s)
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Description
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The determination of the thrombin time is suitable for monitoring heparin therapy using high-molecular- weight heparins, for monitoring fibrinolysis therapy, for screening for disorders of fibrin formation and in cases of suspected severe fibrinogen deficiency states and for differentiating between heparin-induced prolongation of the thrombin time and fibrin formation disorders. |
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Methodology
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Clotting |
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Performed
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Monday – Friday |
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Turnaround Time
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1-3 days |
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Specimen Requirements
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3 mL platelet-poor citrated plasma (light blue 3.2% sodium citrate tube). Freeze plasma within 4 hours of collection in 1 mL aliquots.
Transport frozen.
Minimum volume 2 mL.
Coagulation Drawing Instructions:
- When drawing coagulation tests, always draw a "pilot" tube (7-10 mL plain red top tube, completely filled). This removes tissue fluid contamination, discard pilot tube.
- Draw blood in a light blue (3.2% sodium citrate) top tube. Fill tubes as far as vacuum will fill and mix gently. Ratio of anticoagulant and blood must be maintained. Avoid slow flowing draws and traumatic venipunctures.
- Spin vacutainer – remove plasma avoiding platelet/buffy layer – spin plasma again – remove top portion of plasma and place 1 mL of PLATELET-POOR PLASMA in plastic tube. (Glass tube unacceptable)
- Double-centrifugation is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause erroneous results.
- Plasma must be frozen within 4 hours of collection.
- CRITICAL WARNING: Specimen must remain frozen until testing. Submit separate aliquots when multiple tests are ordered on same patient specimen.
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Rejection Criteria
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Plasma hemolyzed, thawed or contaminated with heparin. |
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CPT Code(s)
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85670 x 3, 85390 |
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Reference Range
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See interpretive report. |
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Contact Information
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Hemostasis Lab: 214-645-5067
Customer Service: 214-645-7057, Toll Free 877-887-8136 |
Last Modified: 01/05/2011 |
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