Activated Clotting Time

Label Mnemonic:	ACT
Epic code:	LAB546
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Critical Care - Relocated to Core Laboratory
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Collection Medium:

	or
Light Blue top tube 1.8 mL (Na Citrate)	or	Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate)

Minimum:

Full draw; Na Citrate blue top tube. Tube must be at least 90% full.

Rejection Criteria:

Short drawn tube or clot.

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

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

Turn Around Time:

15 minutes (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

113-132 seconds

Methodology:

Electromechanical Clot Detection

CPT Code:

85347