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Cerner Order Code
VISCS
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 4.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Room temp 7 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 7 days.
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Hemolyzed or clotted specimens.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday | Wedesday
Turnaround Time
4 - 11 Days
CPT(s)
85810
Methodology
Kinematic Viscometer
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.