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Test Code LAB1129 aPTT, HEPARIN REMOVED

Important Note

A Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) must be performed first and billed. The aPTT, Heparin Removed will be credited and not performed if the initial PTT is normal.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC Legacy Code
LAB1129 PTTHEP FAH5336 in process PTTHEP

 

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC
aPTT, Heparin Removed 12301000134 PTTHEP FAH5336 in process

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Blue Top Tube Whole Blood Ambient To fill line To fill line To fill line 4 hours
Blue Top Tube Plasma Frozen To fill line 2 mL plasma 1 mL plasma 6 months

Tube must be filled to the fill line. Please note on the laboratory requisition if the patient is on heparin.  Refer to  Coagulation Specimen Handling before collecting. *Submit  frozen plasma if the lab will not receive the sample within 4 hours.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Photo Optical Clot Detection

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
aPTT 85730
Hepzyme treatment 85525

 

Instrumentation

ACL TOP

Reference Range

Varies according to reagent lot. See report or call, if needed.

Section

Coagulation

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes