A mixing study aids in differentiating the cause of a prolonged prothrombin time (PT) and/or prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT).
Contact Client Response at 266-1500 (Option 2) for Stat Courier
2.0 mL Platelet Poor Plasma from 2 Blue Top Tubes - 3.2% Na Citrate in a Plastic Vial
4 hours Ambient
Testing must be completed within 4 hours of collection
Should be at the testing laboratory Parkview Regional within 2 hours of collection.
Refer to Interpretive Pathology Report
A mixing study aids in differentiating the cause of a prolonged prothrombin time (PT) and/or prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT).
PT & APTT will be performed at time of collection. If the prolongation of the PT & APTT is less than 2 seconds and 5 seconds over the respective reference ranges, the mixing study will not be performed per established criteria of Parkview Laboratories.
1 to 4 days
01421001, 01421003, 01421000, 01450039, 01450046
85732 x 2, 85611, 85610, 85730