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What is the minimum volume needed for a coagulation profile?

April 26, 2017coagulation minimum needed profile volume

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What is the minimum volume needed for a coagulation profile?

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For determining the PT/PTT, the ratio of blood to anticoagulant (citrate) is critical (1 part citrate: 9 parts blood). For the 1 ml green-top citrate tubes we provide, each tube requires 1 ml blood. Please fill to the correct level and ensure the tube is within date.