HEX PHASE

Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid Test

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2795

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Light blue top (sodium citrate) tube
Specimen Type:

Platelet Poor Plasma

Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
Specimen Processing:

1. Centrifuge specimen in a centrifuge that has been validated to ensure platelet poor plasma.
2. Immediately transfer the plasma to a stoppered, plastic tube and centrifuge again for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the supernatant plasma into a screw-capped, plastic vial and send at ≤ -20 °C, if possible.
4.  If unable to centrifuge, forward unprocessed sodium citrate whole blood (minimum volume: 2 mL) to the laboratory promptly at room temperature only.

Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:

Unspun specimens must arrive within 2 hours of collection.

CPT Codes:

85598 - Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid (EAP 30022000)
85613 - dRVVT (reflexed if Hexphase is negative)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Method:
Clotting Activity
Reference Ranges:

Negative

If negative, a dilute Russell's viper venom time (DRVVT) will be performed and charged.
Notes:

This is a confirmatory test for the presence of a lupus anticoagulant.
 

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