Lavender top, citrated plasma (or filled blue top).
Specimen
1.0 mL EDTA whole blood and 1.0 mL citrated plasma.
Test Description
PT and aPTT, Fibrinogen (Quantitative), D-Dimer, and Platelet Count.
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 Prothrombin Time (PT)/Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), platelet count, fibrinogen and D-dimer.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis, lipemia or clotting.