Test Methodology:
Absorbance
Running Day:
Every Wednesday Cut-off: 12:00 NN
Turn Around Time:
Friday
Specimen Requirement:
3cc citrated plasma
Patient Preparation:
None
Special Considerations:
Centrifuge at 3500 rpm for 10 minutes separate plasma in a plastic tube, re-centrifuge and transfer plasma into a plastic tube (take care not to include the residual platelets that may have collected at the bottom of the centrifuge tube. Freeze sample immediately
Unit Conducting the Service:
Hematology