1:1 Mix _ Prothrombin Time
General Information
Lab Name
1:1 Mix _ Prothrombin Time
Lab Code
PROMX1
Epic Name
1:1 MIX - PROTHROMBIN TIME
Synonyms
Mix-Prothrombin 1:1, Prothrombin -Mix 1:1
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| PROPT | PT Patient |
| PRONOR | PT Normal Pool |
| PROMIX | PT 1:1 Mix |
| PROCOM | PT 1:1 Mix Comment |
Interpretation
Method
Clot based
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
For interpretation contact the Lab Med Resident on-call through the paging operator at 206-598-6190.
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
5 mL plastic BLUE TOP (CITRATE) tube
Handling Instructions
The Laboratory MUST process specimen, within 6 hrs of blood collection.
Quantity
requested: entire sample
Processing
Take specimen to the Coag bench for processing.
Outside Laboratory: Centrifuge for 10 minutes, remove plasma & re-spin 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
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes