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Unit Code 81967:
Activated Protein C Resistance V (APCRV), Plasma

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Specimen Required

See "Coagulation Studies" in "Special Instructions."

      

1. Draw blood in a light blue-top (citrate) tube(s). Spin down, remove

     plasma, spin plasma again, and place 1 mL of platelet-poor plasma

     in plastic vial. (Glass vial is not acceptable.)

     Note:           Double-centrifuged specimens are critical for accurate

                           results as platelet contamination may cause spurious

                           results.

2. Freeze specimen immediately at < or = -40 degrees C, if possible.

3. Send specimen frozen.

4. If priority specimen, mark requisition, give reason, and request

     a call-back.

Note:      1. Each coagulation assay requested should have its own

                      vial.

             2. If ordering electronically, no form is required with the specimen.

                      If not ordering electronically, please complete and submit a

                      "Coagulation Request Form" (Supply T237) with the specimen.

Transport Temperature

Frozen\Refrig NO\Ambient NO

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Plasma

Anticoagulants Other Than:           Sodium Citrate

Hemolysis:                                          No

Thawing:                                              Cold-Refreeze and Question; Warm reject

Lipemia:                                               No

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Friday

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