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Specimen Type
Blood
Container/Tube
Red top
Turnaround Time
24 hours
STAT Days and Times Performed
Available
Call lab for STAT analysis during the midnight shift. For emergency specimen, call lab 2-1314
Days and Times Performed
24/7
Method Name
Ostwald Viscosimeter
Preferred Volume
30 mL
Collect six 6 mL red top tubes. A minimum volume of 7 mL of serum is required for this procedure.
Test Limitations
30mL of blood in 6 red top tubes or a minimum volume of 7 mL of serum is required for this procedure.
Fee Code
53253
Specimen Minimum Volume
7 mL of serum
CPT
85810
Reference Values
1.4 – 1.8 relative to water