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Test Code
TRACQ
Test Name
Thrombotic Risk, Acquired
CPT Codes
85613, 85730, 86146 X 2, 86147 X 2
Included Tests
  • Beta-2-Glycoprotein-1 Autoantibodies IgG and IgM
  • Cardiolipin Autoantibodies IgG and IgM
  • Lupus Sensitive PTT
  • DRVVT Screen
  • Interpretation

Reflexed when appropriate:

  • DRVVT Confirm
  • Hex Phase Phospholipid
  • PTT Mixing Study
  • Reptilase Time
  • Thrombin Time
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

Detect lupus anticoagulants and antiphospholipid antibodies.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Plasma and Serum

Collection Container: 4 Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) and 1 Gold Top, Serum Separator

Minimum Volume: 2 mL plasma from 2 full tube and 1 mL serum

Collection Instructions

Plasma: Blood should be collected in a blue-top tube containing 3.2% buffered sodium citrate. Evacuated collection tubes must be filled to completion to ensure a proper blood-to-anticoagulant ratio.

Processing and Submission Instructions

Plasma: Create platelet poor plasma within 4 hours of collection according to the Specimen Collection and Processing Guidelines for Coagulation Testing.

Serum: Allow specimen to sit upright 30 minutes. Centrifuge 15 minutes.

Patient Preparation
Testing is contradictory for patients on anticoagulant therapy.
Transport Instructions

Plasma: Transport to the laboratory frozen. 

Serum: Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

Serum: 7 days

Frozen

Platelet poor plasma: 14 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Platelet poor plasma thawed in transit
  • Specimens past stability
Methodology
See Individual Test Listings
Reference Intervals

See Indvidual Test Listings.

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Antiphospholipid Profile
  • Thrombotic Risk Acquired
  • Hypercoagulability Profile
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays