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HelpTest Code LUPRA Lupus Anticoagulant Reflex Panel
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB319
Epic Description: LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT (DRVVT)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Light Blue, Sodium Citrate |
3 × 2.7 mL | 3 × 2.7 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Must be in CSR within one hour after collection. Screen includes DRVVT.
If the patient’s known hematocrit value is above 55%, an adjustment of the ratio of anticoagulant to blood is necessary. Call the laboratory for a special collection tube for that hematocrit value. Centrifuge ASAP at 3,000 rpm’s for 15 minutes. Remove 3/4 of plasma and aliquot into 3 plastic vials. Freeze and transport on dry ice. Note: It is extremely important that plasma be platelet-poor before freezing. If platelet count is >10,000 centrifuge plasma again and separate before freezing. Do not thaw.
Home Health Agencies: Not available for collection by Home Health.
Aliquot Requirements
CITRATED Plasma
Optimum 3 or more aliquots of 1.0 mL each
Minimum 2 or more aliquots of 1.0 mL each
Assay Frequency
Daily
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours from day assay is performed.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge ASAP at 3,000 rpm’s for 15 minutes. Remove 3/4 of plasma and aliquot plasma into 3 plastic vials. Freeze plasma. Note: It is extremely important that plasma be platelet-poor before freezing. If unsure of centrifuge performance, centrifuge plasma again and separate before freezing. Do not thaw.
CPT Code Information
85610; 85613; 85730; if reflexed, additional CPT codes may apply: 85520; 85525; 85598; 85613; 85670; 85730.