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0020056
Viscosity, Serum
VIS-S
Ordering Recommendation
Use to evaluate hyperviscosity syndrome associated with disorders such as polycythemia, macroglobulinemia, multiple myeloma, and leukemia.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Quantitative Viscometry
Performed
Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
| Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity, Serum | <1.51 cP |
Interpretive Data
Increased viscosity is associated with disorders such as monoclonal gammopathy, macroglobulinemia, and multiple myeloma. Significantly elevated viscosity (>3.0 cP) is associated with clinical symptoms of hyperviscosity syndrome.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
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Hotline History
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Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
85810
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020056 | Viscosity, Serum | 3128-6 |
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Aliases
- Serum Viscosity
Viscosity, Serum
