Mix PTT Panel
| Label Mnemonic: | MIX |
| Epic code: | LAB1110 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573
6240 RCP
356-3573
Specimen(s):
Plasma More information
Collection Medium:
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| Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 2.7 mL light blue top (mix well).
Rejection Criteria:
QNS, clot, excessive hemolysis
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour of collection.Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
PTT = 22-31 sec
MPTT = 22-31 sec
Fibg = 194-448 mg/dL
TT = 17-20 sec
Fibg and TT reference ranges updated on 12/16/2019 due to new assay reagents.
MPTT = 22-31 sec
Fibg = 194-448 mg/dL
TT = 17-20 sec
Fibg and TT reference ranges updated on 12/16/2019 due to new assay reagents.
Interpretive Data:
A PTT mix panel is performed to screen for a factor deficiency or
inhibitor.
Comments:
A MIX testing panel should have its own draw tube and not be combined
with other coagulation tests or panels to ensure an adequate amount of
plasma for testing.
Methodology:
Optical clot detection.
CPT Code:
85730, 85732, 85384, 85670