PT Mixing Study

Label Mnemonic:	MPT
Epic code:	LAB1109
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573

Specimen(s):

Collection Medium:

Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate)

Minimum:

Full draw; 2.7 mL light blue top (mix well).

Rejection Criteria:

Short drawn tube, clot, traumatic tap (excessive hemolysis).

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

9-12 seconds

Methodology:

Optical clot detection.

CPT Code:

85611