Back to Test Directory5990 : Expanded Anti-Phos/Lupus
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
EXPANDED ANTI-PHOS/LUPUS
Components:
PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT), PTT-LA sens., COAG/ANTI-CARDIOLIPIN Ab, COAG/GLYCOPROTEIN I Abs, MIXING STUDIES-PT, P.T.T., DRVVT PANEL, LA HEX DIFF, MIXING STUDIES-APTT, PLATELET NEUTRALIZING, PROTHROMBIN ABS.IGG, PHOSPHATIDYL ETHANOL, ANTI-PHOS-SERINE ABS., ANTI-ANNEXIN V, CBC WITH DIFF
ORDERING:
Test Code:
5990-7
Turnaround Time:
7-10 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top, Aliquot Serum- Red Top, Lavender top- EDTA
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top | 5 | STRICT Frozen | 7 DAYS |
| Aliquot Serum- Red Top | 4 | Freeze | 7 DAYS |
| Lavender top- EDTA | 1 | Refrigerate | 7 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.
ALQRD: Place 1-3 mL of serum from Red top in transport tube. Label as serum from Red; refrigerate or freeze as required.
LAV: Fill lavender-top (EDTA) tube completely, invert 8-10 times. DO NOT SHAKE TUBE!
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Draw 1 lavender keep room temp. Draw 2 plain red spin, transfer serum into 4 aliquots and freeze. Draw 3 lt blue spin, transfer plasma into 4 aliquots and freeze.
Specimen Comment:
Submit 1 Lavender tube, 4 Serum Aliquots (RED), 4 Citrated Plasma Aliquots Frozen.
Billing:
CPT Codes:
85610 x 1, 85730 x 2, 86147 x 3, 86146 x 3, 85611 x 8, 85613 x 2, 85598 x 1, 85732 x 8, 85597 x 1, 86849 x 1, 83520 x 2, 86148 x 2, 83516 x 2, 85025 x 1
CPT Code Disclaimer
CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
