INHIBITOR SCREEN - CIRCULATING ANTICOAGULANTS
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: INSC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4434
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday (will perform STAT)
Testing Time: 1 - 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4434
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday (will perform STAT)
Testing Time: 1 - 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: plasma from 2 light-blue tops
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Light-Blue Top (Citrate)
Collection Info:
Spin specimen with a Sure-Sep II or spin down, remove plasma, and spin plasma again. Place plasma in plastic vial and freeze immediately.
A. Sure Sep II or double centrifuging specmens are critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
B. Patient should not be receiving heparin or coumadin.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Light-Blue Top (Citrate)
Collection Info:
Spin specimen with a Sure-Sep II or spin down, remove plasma, and spin plasma again. Place plasma in plastic vial and freeze immediately.
A. Sure Sep II or double centrifuging specmens are critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
B. Patient should not be receiving heparin or coumadin.
Methods
Photo optical clot detection.
Patient's plasma is initially screened with a PT, INR, PTT, and thrombin time to see what mixing studies are necessary. When indicated, a pathologist interpretative comment will be attached.
Patient's plasma is initially screened with a PT, INR, PTT, and thrombin time to see what mixing studies are necessary. When indicated, a pathologist interpretative comment will be attached.
Clinical Utilities
Detection of specific inhibitors directed to a single coagulation factor and non-specific inhibitors such as lupus anticoagulants.
CPT Codes
85610, 85670, 85730
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
