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HelpTest Code LAB2311 PT Mixing Studies
Test Performed By
Cayuga Medical Center, Main Laboratory
Container Name
Light-blue top (citrate)
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Monday through Friday, must arrive by 2 pm
List Price
76.00
Temperature
Ambient
Clinical and Interpretive
Mixing studies are performed to determine whether a prolonged PT is due to factor deficiency or an inhibitor. Patient plasma is mixed with normal plasma and PT is measured. Pathologist interpretation is provided on all mixing studies.
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Volume
4 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
4 mL
Specimen Stability
Stability: 4 hours
Freeze plasma if testing is not performed within 4 hours.