Viscosity
Order Code: VISC
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube
Minimum:
2 mL; red top (minimum of 0.5 mL serum)
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday.
Analytic Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
1.0-1.5 Centipoise.
Comments:
To convert dynamic viscosity (cp) to relative viscosity, divide by 0.68.
Methodology:
Resistance detection.
Instructions:
Contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)
CPT Code:
85810