Lavender top, citrated plasma (or filled blue top).
Spécimen
1.0 mL EDTA whole blood and 1.0 mL citrated plasma.
Description du test
PT and aPTT, and Platelet Count.
Panel used to evaluate a patient exhibiting unexplained bleeding. Additionally, it can be used to evaluate risk of bleeding secondary to provocative procedures. Includes Prothrombin Time (PT)/Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) and platelet count.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis, marked lipemia or clotting.