Specimen Requirements
Title
THROMBIN TIME W/REFLEX TO THROMBIN TIME 1:1 MIX
Specimen Requirement
Draw blood in a light blue sodium citrate tube. See appendices for coagulation test collection instructions. Send 2.0 mL plasma (1.0 mL minimum) frozen in a screw-capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Methodology
Stability
Room Temperature: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
3-5 days Performed Mon-Sat
Clinical Use
Test Code
TCT