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Additional Codes
Sunquest Order Code: AT3
Alias: Antithrombin Activity, AT3 Activity/Functional, AT III Activity/Functional, Anti-Thrombin III
SPECIMEN
Container/Tube Type: Light Blue (Citrate)
Collection Information: Promptly after collection, spin down and place 1 mL of platelet-poor plasma in plastic vial. (Glass vial is not acceptable.) Freeze specimen immediately at ≤ -40° C, if possible.
Minimum Sample Volume: 0.5 mL
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
SPECIMEN STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability: NOT Acceptable
Frozen Stability: 30 days
Ambient Stability: 8 hours
CPT
85300
TEST METHOD
Chromogenic Assay
TESTING LABORATORY
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section: Core Laboratory
ANALYTICAL TIME
Performed: Pathology Laboratory - Tuesday and Thursday
Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Daily