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Epic Code LAB326 Mixing Studies, APTT

Important Note

Please take steps to ensure specimen integrity to reduce recollection. Specimen Tube Shortage (link)

Test Name Alias

Mixing Studies APTT | 4120

 

Interface Order Alias

10524

Quick Collect

+(1)S10/POx3/F

 

Clinical Information

The mixing study is used to evaluate a prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time.   It is an effective screening tool for coagulation factor deficiencies or abnormalities in the intrinsic and common pathway.  Additionally, it is utilized to detect coagulation inhibitors. 

 

Icons & Photos

3.2% Na Citrate Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): (3) 3.2% Na Citrate Tube (blue top)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 8.1 mL (3 full 2.7 mL tubes)

Minimum Volume to Collect: 5.4 mL (3 full 1.8 ml tubes)

Capillary collect ok: No

Microtainer acceptable: No

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Detailed instructions (link): Blue Citrate Tube

  • Specimen should be processed within 1 hour – See Processing Instructions below.

 

PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

 

Processed Specimen: Platelet Poor Plasma with a platelet count <10 X 109/L

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

Processing Instructions:

  • Centrifuge and remove plasma within 1 hour of collection.
  • Separate plasma into 4-6 aliquots, minimum of 0.5 mL each.
  • Freeze aliquots in plastic transport tubes immediately.

Transport Temperature:

  • Ambient (up to 1 hour in whole blood state)
  • Frozen (plasma only >1 hour)

Rejection Criteria

  • Hemolysis
  • Specimen has been thawed

 

Specimen Stability

  • Ambient: 1 Hour Whole Blood
  • Frozen: 2 months – Platelet poor plasma; aliquoted and frozen within 1 hour of collection
  • Laboratory Retention: 2 months

 

Reflex Information

Link: Mandatory Reflex Testing approved by MEC

 

Reflex testing may include the following: lupus screen and associated tests.

 

Test Frequency

Available Monday-Friday, usual TAT 1-4 days.

 

Reference Range

  • 24.0 - 34.0 seconds (Corewell Health Reference Lab, Grand Rapids, CS 5100 Analyzer)

  • 23.0 - 28.0 seconds (Corewell Health Reference Lab, Grand Rapids, BCS XP analyzer)

Performing Department

Coagulation

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

 

Methodology

Activated partial thromboplastin clot based assay.

 

CPT

85730

CDM Code

3058573001

Epic Test ID

1230100945

Mayo Access Code

SHO4120

 

Reviewed Date

3/23/2023

Updated Date

09/26/2023, 09:08: Reference Range

9/5/2024: Processing Instructions