Dilute Russell Viper Venom (DRVVT) Profile
Order Name
DRVVT PROF
Test Number: 1505975
Revision Date 08/26/2014
Test Number: 1505975
Revision Date 08/26/2014
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Dilute Russel Viper Venom Screen
|
Clot Detection | 6303-2 |
|
DRVVT Screen 1:1 Mixture
|
Clot Detection | 43397-9 |
|
DRVVT Confirmation
|
Clot Detection | 57838-5 |
|
Dilute Russel Viper Venom Ratio
|
Calculation | 50410-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2.7 mL | Whole Blood | Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1.5 mL | Double Spun Plasma | Sterile, Capped Plastic Tube | Frozen |
| Instructions | Please indicate anticoagulant therapy. Each 2.7mL Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) tube must be filled to the proper level, no hemolysis. Improperly filled tubes can give erroneous results. Whole blood must be transported to lab immediately. If testing cannot be started within 4 hours of collection the specimen must be double spun then 1.5mL plasma aliquot from each tube into individual plastic aliquot tubes and freeze. Do not pool aliquots together! |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Tues, Thurs |
| Expected TAT | 2-4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Used to determine Lupus Anticoagulant, which is associated with certain hypercoagulable states. |
| Notes | If the DRVVT Screen is Positive, a DRVVT Mixture and DRVVT Confirm test may be performed at additional cost. |
| CPT Code(s) | 85613 (possible additional 85613 may be added) |
| Lab Section | Coagulation |