Dilute Russell Viper Venom Time
General Information
Lab Name
Dilute Russell Viper Venom Tim
Lab Code
DRVVT
Epic Name
DILL RUSSELL VIPER VENOM TIME
Synonyms
Russell Viper Venom Time-Dilute
Interpretation
Method
Clot based
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | Negative [NRN] | 0- | Negative [NRN] |
Effective date: 04/01/2010
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 or 5 mL BLUE TOP (CITRATE) tube
Handling Instructions
The Laboratory MUST receive and process specimen, within 4 hours of blood collection.
Quantity
requested: entire sample
Processing
Take specimen to Coag
Outside Laboratory: Centrifuge for 10 min., remove plasma & respin plasma for another 10 minutes. Decant & Freeze plasma (minimum 1.0 mL) -50°C to -70°C. Send frozen on dry ice.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Coagulation (COAG)
Performing Location(s)
Frequency
Weekly
Available STAT?
No