THROMBIN TIME
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: TT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3997
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3997
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 ml plasma
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Light-Blue Top (Citrate)
Collection Info:
Spin specimen with a Sure-Sep II or spindown, remove plasma, and spin plasma again. Place plasma in plastic vial and freeze immediately.
A. Sure Sep II or double centrifuging specimens are critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Light-Blue Top (Citrate)
Collection Info:
Spin specimen with a Sure-Sep II or spindown, remove plasma, and spin plasma again. Place plasma in plastic vial and freeze immediately.
A. Sure Sep II or double centrifuging specimens are critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
Methods
Photo optical Clot detection
Clinical Utilities
Screening test for abnormalities in plasma fibrinogen levels.
CPT Codes
85670
* 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
< 22 seconds.
