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Viscosity, Serum

Test ID: VISC

Test

Method

Viscometer

Report Includes

Viscosity

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5

Test Version

26-May-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

6 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect and separate at 37°C. Non-gel tube preferred but gel tubes are acceptable. Minimum 1.5 mL. Separate as soon as possible and refrigerate serum. Plasma is not suitable for analysis.

Handling Information

Store and send cold

Stability

Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 28 days

Test Version

26-May-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Viscometer

Turnaround Time

7 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Viscosity No units
  • 1.4 - 1.8 (relative to water)

Test Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5

Test Version

26-May-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
VISC 3486VISCOSITY

Test Version

26-May-2023