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Epic EAP: LAB1110
Epic Description: VITAMIN K 1
Synonym
Vitamin K
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 3.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge and aliquot specimen ASAP (within 1 hour) to an amber aliquot tube. Label specimen as serum or plasma. Transport frozen on dry ice. Store frozen if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum Plasma
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.6 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories via Warde Laboratories, Referral code: VK
Assay Frequency
Sunday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
7 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot specimen ASAP (within 1 hour) to an amber aliquot. Label specimen as serum or plasma. If holding overnight store frozen.
CPT Code Information
84597
Patient Preparation
Patient should fast overnight (12hrs.)and should not consume alcohol for 1 day prior to blood collection.