Test Code PT PT (Prothrombin Time) and INR, Blood

Important Note

Specimen must arrive within 8 hours of draw.

Container/Tube: Light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube

Specimen Volume: Full 4.5-mL tube of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 8 times. Clotted blood is not acceptable. Avoid hemolysis.

Note: Label specimen appropriately.

Ambient

The Valley Hospital

PT - 12.0-14.2 seconds

INR- 0.9 - 1.1

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