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

Methodology

Clotting
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Reference Range

2.0 or greater
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP Reference Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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