Test Details
Mnemonic
MIXQ
Ordering Code
3514930
CPT-4 Code(s)
85610, 85730, plus other CPTs if reflex testing is performed, at additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Light blue 3.2 % sodium citrate
Specimen Preparation
See appendices for coagulation test collection instructions. Send 3.0 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Thawed plasma, clotted sample, serum, 3.8% sodium citrate tube
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen (-20° C): 7 days
Frozen (-70° C): 90 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen (-20° C): 7 days
Frozen (-70° C): 90 days
Methodology
Clot Detection
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC