

| Collect | Light Blue (3.2% Sodium Citrate) - Platelet Poor Plasma *Double Centrifuged* | |
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| Transport | CRITICAL Frozen | |
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| Minimum Volume | 1 mL Platelet Poor Plasma | |
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| Remarks | Preferred Collection Instructions for Reflex Testing: ADAMTS13 Evaluation: 3 aliquots (0.5 ml each) ADAMTS13 Activity or Inhibitor or Antibody: 0.5 ml for each test ordered | |
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| Notes | ADAMTS13 Evaluation is a reflexive testing algorithm. ADAMTS13 Activity is always performed. If activity is = 30%, the inhibitor assay is performed. If the inhibitor is = 0.7 Inhibitor Units, testing for ADAMTS13 Antibody is performed. Charges reflect assays performed. | |
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85397; 85335, if the inhibitor is performed; 83520, if the antibody is performed
*The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes
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