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Test ID FEUCT Euglobulin Clot Lysis Time

Method Name

Clot Dissolution


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Citrated plasma

Collection Container/Type: Light-blue top (sodium citrate)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect blood in 3/2% sodium citrate light blue top tube. Centrifuge within 30 minutes after collection, freeze immediately. Send 2 mL platelet-poor plasma in plastic vial frozen.

 

Note:

1. Prohibit exercise prior to drawing sample.

2. To avoid release of plasminogen activator, do not massage vein vigorously, pump fist excessively or leave tourniquet in place for a prolonged period.


Reporting Name

Euglobulin Clot Lysis Time

Specimen Type

Plasma Na Cit

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma Na Cit Frozen 21 days

Report Available

5 to 18 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FEUCT Euglobulin Clot Lysis Time 3244-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FEUCT Euglobulin Clot Lysis Time 3244-1

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

CPT Code Information

85360

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Reference Values

>60 min