Test Code PT Protime w INR (PT) (INR)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: BLUE
Preferred: Citrated Plasma
Acceptable: Citrated Plasma
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL plasma Collection tube
must be properly filled.
TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
18-24 °C uncentrifuged or centrifuged capped <24 hours
from time of collection. If >24 hours remove platelet poor
plasma and store
–20°C for up to 2 weeks or at
–70°C for up to 6 months
PERFORMING LAB
WKMC, WKB, WKP, WKS