Inhibitor Assay, PT with Reflex to PT 1:1 Mix
2003260
Ordering Recommendation
Initial screen for inhibitor in plasma.
Mnemonic
PT INHIB
Methodology
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.
- Specimen Preparation
- Transport 1 mL plasma. (Min: 0.5 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
| Test Number | Components | Reference Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 0030215 | Prothrombin Time | 12.0-15.5 seconds |
| PT 1:1 Mix | 12.0-15.5 seconds |
Interpretive Data
Note
If the PT is prolonged, a PT 1:1 mix will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Code(s)
85610; if reflexed, add 85611
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2003261 | PT, Inhibitor Screen |
Aliases
- Circulating Anticoagulant
- Prothrombin Time 1:1 Mix
- Prothrombin Time Inhibitor Assay
- Prothrombin Time Mixing Study
- Protime Correction
- PT 1:1 Mix
- PT Correction
- PT Inhibitor Assay
- PT Mixing Study