Test Code LAB311 Antithrombin III Activity
Additional Codes
SQ: AT3
Collection
LIGHT BLUE (CITRATE)
Promptly after collection, spin down and place 1 mL of platelet poor plasma in plastic vial. Glass vial is not acceptable. Freeze specimen immediately .
Stability
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen stability: 30 days
Ambient stability: 8 hours
Methodology
Chromogenic Assay
Performing Laboratory
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Pathology Laboratory
Lab section: Core Laboratory
CPT Codes
85300
ANALYTICAL TIME
TESTING PERFORM TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.