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Viscosity, Serum
0020056
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Ordering Recommendation
Evaluate hyperviscosity syndrome associated with disorders such as polycythemia, macroglobulinemia, multiple myeloma, and leukemia.
Mnemonic
VIS-S
Methodology
Quantitative Viscometry
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator or plain red tube.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Effective August 19, 2019
1.10-1.80 cP
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85810
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020056 | Viscosity, Serum | 3128-6 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Serum Viscosity
Viscosity, Serum
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