Test Code AD13M ADAMTS-13 Activity with Reflex Inhibitor and Antibody
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2437
Epic Description: ADAMTS13 EVALUATION
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
1 – Light Blue, Sodium Citrate |
2.75 mL | 2.75 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Use Machaon Kit
1. Draw 1 blue top tube (3.2% sodium citrate).
2. Spin tube for cell-free plasma.
3. Transfer approximately 1.0 mL into the provided sample tube.
4. Label tube with patient name, draw date and DOB.
NOTE: Community hosp locations please process directly to Machaon
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Machaon Diagnostics
Please complete the form in the link provided:
https://www.machaondiagnostics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ADAMTS13-Order-Form-29NOV2021.pdf
Routine Turnaround Time
24-48 Hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge blue top tube and aliquot plasma.
Jeff Hwy CSR - Deliver to Sendouts. Store ambient if holding overnight.
Community Hosp locations - send kits directly to Machaon, do not route to Jeff Hwy.
Additional Reflex codes
Reflex Tests | |
AD13A | ADAMTS13 Activity |
AD13I | ADAMTS13 Inhibitor |
CPT Code Information
85397
83520,85335 (if appropriate)