Test Code THR Thrombin Time
Cerner Test Code
THR
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Blue
Specimen Draw Volume
2.7 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw 2.7 mL in a Blue Top tube. Centrifuge tube and remove plasma, centrifuge plasma again, and place 1 mL of platelet-poor plasma in an aliquot tube and freeze. (Double centrifuged specimens are necessary for accurate results).
Stability
Stability: Plasma: Room temp 24 hrs, Refrigerated 24 hrs, Frozen 4 months. Whole Blood: tubes left capped/unspun are stable for 24 hours at room temperature.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
85670
Methodology
Clotting
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Room Temp or refrigerated specimen, hemolyzed specimen