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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) Mix 1:1, Plasma

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Test Description
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) Mix 1:1, Plasma
Synonym(s)

Mix-PTT 1:1, Partial Thromboplastin Time-MIX, UOW4073
Test ID
PTTX1P
Container Type

Two 3 mL plastic Blue Top (Citrate) Tubes
Specimen Type

Blood
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Centrifuge for 10 minutes, remove plasma & re-spin plasma for another 10 minutes. Decant & Freeze plasma (minimum 2.0 mL) @ -20°C to -80°C. Send frozen on dry ice.
Methodology

Clot based
Estimated TAT

1 Day
Testing Schedule

Daily
Test Includes

Code                            Name
PTTMX1                    1:1 Mix_PTT
PTTPT                         PTT Patient
PTTNOR                    PTT Normal Pool
PTTMIX                      PTT 1:1 Mix Immediate
INCMIX                      PTT 1:1 Mix Incubated
PTTCOM                   PTT 1:1 Mix Comment
XMIX                            1:1 Mix, 2nd tube
CPT Code(s)

85730, 85732
Performing Lab

UW
LOINC Code(s)