Euglobulin Clot Lysis Time
Order Code:
EUGLOB
Test Summary
Euglobulin clot lysis time (ECLT) provides an overall assessment of the fibrinolysis system by measuring the time for an in vitro clot to dissolve in the absence of the normal plasmin inhibitors. ECLT is useful in assessing the fibrinolytic system and monitoring patients on urokinase or streptokinase fibrinolytic therapy.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Specimen collection container is blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube. To avoid release of plasminogen activator, do not massage vein vigorously, pump fist excessively or leave tourniquet in place for a prolonged period. Centrifuge within 30 minutes after collection to get platelet-poor plasma and freeze on dry ice. Ship specimens frozen on dry ice. Keep samples in a -60 to -80 ° C freezer if they cannot be shipped promptly.
Patient Preparation
Prohibit exercise prior to drawing sample
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 4 hours
- Frozen: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Room temperature and Refrigerated specimens • Gross hemolysis • Icterus • Lipemia
Order Code
EUGLOB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB848
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 85360
Billing Code
- 670995
CPT Statement
Methodology
Clot Dissolution
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
>60 min
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday morning; Report available: 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Specimen collection container is blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube. To avoid release of plasminogen activator, do not massage vein vigorously, pump fist excessively or leave tourniquet in place for a prolonged period. Centrifuge within 30 minutes after collection to get platelet-poor plasma and freeze on dry ice. Ship specimens frozen on dry ice. Keep samples in a -60 to -80 ° C freezer if they cannot be shipped promptly.
Patient Preparation
Prohibit exercise prior to drawing sample
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 4 hours
- Frozen: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Room temperature and Refrigerated specimens • Gross hemolysis • Icterus • Lipemia
Result Information
Methodology
Clot Dissolution
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
>60 min
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday morning; Report available: 2 days