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HelpTest Code VISCOM Viscosity, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | SVISC |
| Epic ID | LAB765 |
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Use a warm pack or heat block to keep specimen at 37° C until after centrifugation.
2. Centrifuge at 37° C and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 2.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Capillary Measurement
Useful For
Detection of increased viscosity
Monitoring patients with hyperviscosity syndrome
This test is not useful for patients with small concentrations of monoclonal proteins.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
≤1.5 centipoises
CPT Code Information
85810