Lupus Anticoagulant
| Label Mnemonic: | LUPUS |
| Epic code: | LAB478 |
Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573
6240 RCP
356-3573
Specimen(s):
Citrated Whole Blood More information
Collection Medium:
 | and | |
| Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate) | Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate) |
Minimum:
Collect TWO full tubes - 2.7 mL citrated (light blue top) tube
Rejection Criteria:
Short drawn tube, clot, traumatic tap (excessive hemolysis). Add on testing is not allowed.
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you need results STAT, call Hematology resident (0800-1630, M-F) at 356-8628. All other times page the Pathology resident on-call at 3404.
Turn Around
Time:
24-36 hours
Methodology:
A prolonged PTT is investigated to determine the presence of a Lupus
Anticoagulant.
CPT Code:
Dilute Viper Venom Test - 85613
Clinical Pathology Consultation Limited - 80500
Prothrombin Time - 85610
Thromboplastin Time Partial Plasma/Whole Blood - 85730
Fibrinogen Activity - 85384
Thrombin Time Plasma - 85670
Thromboplastin Time Prtl Substit Plasma Frctj Ea - 85732
Heparin Assay - 85520
See Lupus Algorithm for CPT details.
Clinical Pathology Consultation Limited - 80500
Prothrombin Time - 85610
Thromboplastin Time Partial Plasma/Whole Blood - 85730
Fibrinogen Activity - 85384
Thrombin Time Plasma - 85670
Thromboplastin Time Prtl Substit Plasma Frctj Ea - 85732
Heparin Assay - 85520
See Lupus Algorithm for CPT details.