A non specific indicator of plasma protein levels. The Plasma Viscosity gives a measure of the acute phase response; i.e. the increase in assorted plasma proteins and fibrinogen in blood plasma stimulated by a variety of causes (e.g. infection, neoplasm or inflammatory disease).
Tube
04 (EP) – EDTA Plasma
ID
Tests&Tubes0094
Additional information
A minimum volume 2.0ml of plasma is required for this test. It is advised that a full adult EDTA sample is collected to ensure this requirement is met. NO ADD ONS ALLOWED.
Turn around
The standard turnaround time for this test is 24 hours. If an urgent result is required please discuss with the haematology laboratory.
Send to
Blood Sciences SJUH
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
A separate EDTA blood sample is required if HbA1c, PTH, FBC or ESR is also requested.
If referred from an external laboratory, sample may be plasma only; pass straight to Haematology BMS, do not discard
Sample REQ
Blood