Test Details
Mnemonic
APCAR
Ordering Code
3619180
CPT-4 Code(s)
85307
Specimen Information
Collect
Light blue sodium citrate
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Critical frozen
Rejection Criteria
Serum, EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen (-20°C): 3 months
Frozen (-70°C): 6 months
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen (-20°C): 3 months
Frozen (-70°C): 6 months
Methodology
Clotting
Reference Range
2.0 or greater
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes