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LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT
Number 628
CPT Code 85613
Alias LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT
Specimen Container Blue Top Citrate
Specimen Type Plasma Citrate
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range Contact Laboratory
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 6 mL Plasma
Stability Ambient Unstable
Stability Refrigerated Unstable
Stability Frozen Preferred
Patient Preparation 

Ideally, the patient should not be on anticoagulant therapy. Avoid warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy for two weeks prior to the test and heparin, direct Xa, and thrombin inhibitor therapies for about three days prior to testing.

Methodology 

PTT-LA (lupus-sensitive aPTT) and dRVVT screen; mixing study if screening tests are prolonged; confirmation if the mixing studies do not correct

Limitations 
Rejection Criteria 

Severe hemolysis; improper labeling; clotted specimen; specimen diluted with IV fluids; samples thawed in transit; improper sample type; sample out of stability

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsLUPUS, ANTICOAGULANT

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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.
Click here for more information