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