The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Dilute Russell Viper Venom Time
Order Code: DVV
Order Form: A-1a Miscellaneous Request or IPR Req 		  Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573 
Specimen
 
Plasma
Collection Medium:
Light Blue top tube (Na Citrate) 


Minimum:


Full draw; 2.7 ml light blue top tubes(x2)


Delivery Instructions:


Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.


Testing Schedule:


0800-1630 Monday through Friday.  For additional services, 
contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.


Analytic Time:


24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)


Reference Range:


<45 sec


Methodology:


Optical clot detection.


CPT Code:


85613


 


See Additional Information:
Phlebotomy Tubes and Order of Draw
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery




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Updated: 08/21/2007

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