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22290 Mixing Study

Mixing Study
Test Code: MIX
Synonyms/Keywords
​Mixing Study, Factor Identification
Test Components
​Prothrombin Time, Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, PT and APTT Mixing Studies
Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube ​Specimen Volume
*Platelet Poor Plasma 3.2% Citrated Blue Top Tube (BTT)​ 3-4 1.5 mL aliquots of citrated plasma (See Collection Processing Instructions)
Collection Processing Instructions
​Citrated Plasma (BBT): Collect in approximately 3-4 Citrated Blue Top Tubes (BTT), aliquot each.
-Citrate anticoagulant must be adjusted for HCT >55%.
-Tube must be at least 90% full.
-Invert completely 3-4 times (without shaking) to mix.
*See Instructions for: Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Platelet Poor ​Plasma ​
Ambient 4 hours
Frozen
6 months​
Rejection Criteria
Clotted or Hemolyzed
Contamination with IV or Hickman line fluid
Specimens that thaw during storage or tansport
​Specimen tubes under/ over filled from the fill line
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield ​​
​APTT/PT: Monday- Friday

​6-8 hours Siemens Sysmex CS2500
Other reflex testing​​6-8 hours
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield See individual test listings for reference ranges.​
Interpretation

Reflex testing for PT and APTT substitutions, factor assays and/or circulating inhibitor assays (DRVVT and SCT) will be performed based on the results of the PT (INR), APTT, mixing studies and the basic coagulation scheme.​​

Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
85730​ APTT​
85610​ Protime/INR
​85732​APTT Mix Study​If needed
85611​ PT Mix Study If needed
85613​ DRVVT​ If needed
85732​ SCT If needed
Varies​ Factor assays vary with follow-up​
If needed
Synonyms/Keywords
​Mixing Study, Factor Identification
Test Components
​Prothrombin Time, Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, PT and APTT Mixing Studies
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Cerner Powerchart
MIX
4medica
​Mixing Study

If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube ​Specimen Volume
*Platelet Poor Plasma 3.2% Citrated Blue Top Tube (BTT)​ 3-4 1.5 mL aliquots of citrated plasma (See Collection Processing Instructions)
Collection Processing
​Citrated Plasma (BBT): Collect in approximately 3-4 Citrated Blue Top Tubes (BTT), aliquot each.
-Citrate anticoagulant must be adjusted for HCT >55%.
-Tube must be at least 90% full.
-Invert completely 3-4 times (without shaking) to mix.
*See Instructions for: Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Platelet Poor ​Plasma ​
Ambient 4 hours
Frozen
6 months​
Rejection Criteria
Clotted or Hemolyzed
Contamination with IV or Hickman line fluid
Specimens that thaw during storage or tansport
​Specimen tubes under/ over filled from the fill line
Test Components
​Prothrombin Time, Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, PT and APTT Mixing Studies
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield See individual test listings for reference ranges.​
Interpretation

Reflex testing for PT and APTT substitutions, factor assays and/or circulating inhibitor assays (DRVVT and SCT) will be performed based on the results of the PT (INR), APTT, mixing studies and the basic coagulation scheme.​​

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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield ​​
​APTT/PT: Monday- Friday

​6-8 hours Siemens Sysmex CS2500
Other reflex testing​​6-8 hours
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
85730​ APTT​
85610​ Protime/INR
​85732​APTT Mix Study​If needed
85611​ PT Mix Study If needed
85613​ DRVVT​ If needed
85732​ SCT If needed
Varies​ Factor assays vary with follow-up​
If needed
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.