5730 : DRVVT Complete
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Dilute Russell's viper venom time
Methodology:
Clot Detection
Clinical Utility:
Antiphospholipid Antibody, Lupus Anticoagulant work-up
ORDERING:
Test Code:
5730-7
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top | 1 | STRICT Frozen | 30 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
ALQC: Collect full blue-top (citrated) tube. Centrifuge Blue-top at high speed for 15 minutes. Transfer plasma into plastic transfer tube. Label with date/time collected, PLASMA and patient's name.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Collect full blue-top (citrated) tube. Centrifuge Blue-top at high speed for 15 minutes. Transfer plasma into plastic transfer tube. Label with date/time collected, PLASMA, patient's name and submit frozen.
Specimen Comment:
If DRVVT is positive, test #3786 will be added with an additional cost.
Billing:
CPT Codes:
85613 x 2
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