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Collection Method
Fresh whole blood collected with a syringe
Minimum Volume
0.2 cc of blood in syringe
Container
Fresh whole blood collected with a syringe
Reference or Target Ranges
• Reference range (non-heparin patients): 98 - 185 seconds
• Heparinized / therapeutic range: 177 - 333 seconds
Reportable Units
seconds
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type
Specimen Stability
Sample needs to be tested immediately following collection
Acceptable Specimens
Fresh whole blood collected with a syringe
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Performing Bench | CPH Point of Care |
| Methodology/Method Description | Hemochron |
CPT Codes
85347
Last review/edit date
2025