M473 : Antiphospholipid Syndrome Profile
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
APS Profile
Components:
PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT), PTT w/Rflx Mixing, PTT-LA sens., COAG/GLYCOPROTEIN I Abs, COAG/ANTI-CARDIOLIPIN Ab, dRVVT Scrn Ratio w/Rflx, LA HEX DIFF, PLATELET NEUTRALIZING
ORDERING:
Test Code:
M473-7
Preferred Specimen:
Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top, Aliquot Serum- Red Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top | 5 | STRICT Frozen | |
| Aliquot Serum- Red Top | 2 | Refrigerate |
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.
Billing:
CPT Codes:
85610 x 1, 85730 x 2, 86146 x 3, 86147 x 3, 85613 x 1, 85598 x 1, 85597 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.

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