VITAMIN K
Synonyms: | Vitamin K1; Phylloquinone; Phytonadione |
Computer Code: | (RVITK) |
Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (chilled red or lavender top tube.) Place on ice. Protect from light. Send immediately to special chemistry. |
Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Min 1.0 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Protect from light. Min 1.0 mL plasma. Separate serum/plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C |
Test Frequency: | NA |
Routine TAT: | 7 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 84597 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |