VISCOSITY SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: VIS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026745
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026745
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; fibrin clots; quantity not sufficient for analysis
Hemolysis; fibrin clots; quantity not sufficient for analysis
Methods
Viscometry
Clinical Utilities
Evaluate hyperviscosity syndrome associated with monoclonal gammopathy states (myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom, and other dysproteinemias), including occasional cases of rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus, hyperfibrinogenemia.
CPT Codes
85810
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
