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 2.0 mL platelet-poor plasma in a
screw capped plastic vial. Please submit separate frozen vials for each coagulation assay
ordered.
screw capped plastic vial. Please submit separate frozen vials for each coagulation assay
ordered.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Clot Detection
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC