Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 17, 2024 @ 4:25 pm

91238

Viscosity, Serum

Specimen:Collect:
  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Red Top
Submit:
  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Also Acceptable:
  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling:
  • Separate from cells ASAP
Rejection Criteria:
  • Clotted Specimen
Stability:Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 7 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Quantitative Viscometry
Performed:Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Reported:2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 85810
Components:
  • 91238 - VISCOSITY, SERUM
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