Specimen:

Plasma

Minimum:

Full draw; two 2.7 ml blue top.  Deliver to lab promptly.

Testing
Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Analytic Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Negative
Quantitates inhibitors > 10 B.U.

Comments:

Results expressed in Bethesda units when an inhibitor is detected.

Computer                                  CPT
  Code                Name                Code
  IQ2      Factor II Quant Inhibitor     85335
  IQ5      Factor V Quant Inhibitor      85335
  IQ7      Factor VII Quant Inhibitor    85335
  IQ8      Factor VIII Quant Inhibitor   85335
  IQ9      Factor IX Quant Inhibitor     85335

Methodology:

Optical clot detection.

Sample
Processing:

Centrifuge within two hours of draw time.
Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic container and cap (glass is not 
acceptable).
Centrifuge a second time at 3500 RPM for 10 minutes and aliquot into a 
new, labeled plastic tube.

Sample
Storage:

Freeze specimen immediately.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in styrofoam container.

CPT Code:

Computer                                  CPT
  Code                Name                Code
  IQ2      Factor II Quant Inhibitor     85335
  IQ5      Factor V Quant Inhibitor      85335
  IQ7      Factor VII Quant Inhibitor    85335
  IQ8      Factor VIII Quant Inhibitor   85335
  IQ9      Factor IX Quant Inhibitor     85335

See Additional Information:
Phlebotomy Tubes and Order of Draw