5992 : DIC Assessment
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
DIC Assessment; DIC Screen
Components:
PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT), P.T.T., FIBRINOGEN CLOT. ACT., D-DIMER, THROMBIN TIME(TT), PROTHROMBIN FRAGMENT, THROMBIN/ANTITHROMBIN, CBC WITH DIFF
ORDERING:
Test Code:
5992-3
Turnaround Time:
10-14 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top, Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top, Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top, Lavender top- EDTA
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top | 5 | STRICT Frozen | 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.
LAV: Fill lavender-top (EDTA) tube completely, invert 8-10 times. DO NOT SHAKE TUBE!
Specimen Comment:
Submmit 1 Lav & 4 frozen citrated plasma aliquot tubes.
Billing:
CPT Codes:
85610 x 1, 85730 x 1, 85384 x 1, 85379 x 1, 85670 x 1, 83520 x 2, 85025 x 1
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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
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