Lavender top, citrated plasma (or filled blue top).
Specimen
1.0 mL EDTA whole blood and 1.0 mL citrated plasma.
Test Description
CBC, PT and aPTT, Fibrinogen (Quantitative), and D‑Dimer.
Panel used to evaluate a patient exhibiting unexplained bleeding and/or thromboembolic disorders. Additionally, it can be used to evaluate risk of bleeding secondary to provocative procedures. Includes a CBC, PT/PTT, fibrinogen and D‑dimer.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis, lipemia or clotting.