Test Name
Viscosity
AvailabilityMonday through Friday, if received by 0700 hours
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top
Summary Test NameViscosity
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen StabilityRefrigerated 2 weeks
Minimum Volume4 ml whole blood minimum in Non Gel Red Top
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin and refrigerate until analysis
Reference ValueMale/Female and all ages the same: 1.3-1.8 units