Methodology
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection
Synonyms
Fletcher Factor
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
1-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(1-2) 1.8 mL or 2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 Weeks
Rejection Criteria
Serum; EDTA plasma; Clotted; Hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
2 mL Platelet Poored Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Platelet Poored Plasma
Processing Instructions
Critical Frozen. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen (s) frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
85292
Revised
12-03-17
Initials
SL