ADAMTS13 Activity ADAMTS
| Method(s) | Chromogenic Assay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 3 mL light blue (sodium citrate) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL platelet-poor plasma (Min: 0.5 mL). CRITICAL FROZEN: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Stability | Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable: Frozen: 2 weeks |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Clotted or hemolyzed specimens. Serum or EDTA plasma. |
| Schedule | Mon-Sat |
| Billing Code | 5011441 |
| CPTCode | 85397 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Greater than 60% |
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