Ordering Recommendation

Preferred test is Lupus Anticoagulant Reflexive Panel (0030181).

Methodology

Qualitative Clotting

Performed

Varies

Reported

1-4 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 2 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 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: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

85598

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0030064 Hexagonal Phospholipid Neutral 3282-1
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Aliases

  • Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid
  • Staclot LA
Hexagonal Phospholipid Neutralization