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HelpTest ID BLOD0663 Antithrombin 3
Specimen Type/Requirements
Blue top (Sodium Citrate) tube - platelet-poor plasma
This test requires its own frozen aliquot.
This test is affected by gross hemolysis and lipemia
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 Hours | |
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | 1 Month | Preffered for Transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Daily, 7AM-12 PM
Methodology
Colorimetric
CPT
85300
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo