Methodology
Turbidimetric
Synonyms
ARU
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCSD Hillcrest Rapid Response Lab (RRL)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 mL (x2) Whole Blood
Container Type
Greiner Bio-One Vacuette (3.2% Sodium Citrate)
Collection Instructions
Call lab for collection tubes. Tubes are located in send out cupboard or pick-up tubes from Sharp Lab. Specimen must be collected 2-30 hours after aspirin ingestion. Fill whole blood to the black arrows on tube (2 mL) following a discard tube of at least 2 mL of whole blood. Always draw the tubes for VerifyNow Test first. DO NOT DRAW A SPECIMENS FOR VERIFYNOW ASSAY AFTER A TUBE THAT CONTAINS EDTA.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Hemolyzed; Refrigerated or Frozen specimens
Test Volume Required
2 mL (x2) Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL (x2) Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Complete a UCSD Special Coag requisiton and send with whole blood specimens to UCSD immediately room temp. Call TForce for a "RUSH" courier to pick-up and deliver to 200 W Arbor Drive, Room 2105, San Diego, CA 92103. For questions call the UCSD Hillcrest Rapid Response Lab at (619) 543-2324.
CPT Codes
85576
Revised
11-16-17
Initials
SL