RESULT
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Test Name :
Viscosity
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Order Code :
VISC
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Specimen Type:
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Serum
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Container Type:
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Red-top tube (Plain) No additive
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Required Volume:
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20 mL (Draw 4 red top tubes - 7 mL size)
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Minimum Volume (Pediatric):
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20 mL
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Methodology:
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Viscosimeter
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Standard Run Times:
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Mon-Thu 8am to 2pm
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Turnaround Time:
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24 hours/next day
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Special Handling:
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Draw Monday-Thursday only. Do not draw on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. DO NOT SPIN DOWN. Must be received by the lab within 4 hours. Call Special Hematology for an appointment (650-724-2249). Keep at room temperature during transport.
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CPT Codes:
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85810
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LPCH EPIC Code:
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LAB765
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SHC EPIC Code:
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LABVISC
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Causes For Rejection:
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Specimen refrigerated or collected in serum separator tubes (SST tube). Specimen over 4 hours old. Specimens that have been spun down prior to receipt in Lab.
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Department:
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Hematology
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