Viscosity, Whole Blood
General Information
Lab Name
Viscosity, Whole Blood
Lab Code
WBVSG
Epic Name
Viscosity, Whole Blood
Description
Also see plasma viscosity under Lab Mnemonic: PLVISG
References
Chandler WL and Schmer G, Evaluation of a new dynamic viscometer for measuring the viscosity of whole blood and plasma, Clin Chem (1986) 32:505.
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| WBVIS | Viscosity, Whole Blood |
| WBVISM | Viscosity Method, Whole Blood |
Interpretation
Method
Laboratory developed method to measure the viscosity of serum, plasma, fluid or whole blood samples using a dynamic viscometer (Sonoclot II Surgical Analyzer).
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
| Hematocrit (%) | Reference range |
| 10 - 29 | 2.2 - 5.1 |
| 30 - 39 | 2.9 - 6.5 |
| 40 - 49 | 3.6 - 8.0 |
| 50 - 59 | 5.8 - 13.0 |
Interferences and Limitations
Samples with cryoglobulins may have a falsely depressed result if the sample has not been processed as a cryoglobulin.
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
5 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP tube. If Clinician suspects Cryoprecipitate, contact Immunology lab 206 598-6149 for special handling instruction
Handling Instructions
Whole blood sample is labile, send to lab ASAP.
Note: Test must be performed within 24 hours of draw time. Fridays: blood must be received by 1pm. Call Immunology Lab at 206-598-6149. If sample is delayed in getting to the lab, request can be changed to a plasma viscosity (PLVISG).
Whole blood must be centrifuged and plasma aliquoted if order is changed.
Quantity
requested: entire specimen
minimum: 0.5 mL whole blood
Processing
Refrigerate whole blood or plasma if the order is changed.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Immunology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday (not available on weekends or holidays without LM Resident approval.)
Available STAT?
No