Viscosity, Serum
Test Summary
High serum viscosity may be most commonly observed in patients with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia and multiple myeloma. Patients with high viscosity may have capillary occlusion, stasis hypoxia, and acidosis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge serum samples within 1 hour of collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
VISCSR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB418
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 85810
Billing Code
- 670751
CPT Statement
Methodology
Kinematic Viscometer
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
1.5-1.9 relative to H2O
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: Same day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge serum samples within 1 hour of collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Kinematic Viscometer
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
1.5-1.9 relative to H2O
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: Same day