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Test Code LAB325 Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL Sodium Citrate plasma

  • One full blue top tube

Specimen Stability

Whole blood: 4 hours at room temperature

Plasma: 2 weeks at -20° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

26.3 – 34.3 seconds

Testing Department

Hematology/Coagulation

Method

Scattered light clot detection

CPT Code

85730