Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Plasma Viscosity
Plasma Viscosity
EDTA
| Test | Plasma Viscosity |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | PV |
| Profile | |
| Clinical Indication | PV can be used to aid diagnosis for many conditions associated with acute and chronic inflammation. Useful for temporal arteritis, giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica diagnosis. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | EDTA |
| Minimum Volume | 1 x 3mL EDTA (adult) |
| Special Precautions | Must be at least half filled |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 1 hour (urgent) 24 hours (routine) |
| Laboratory | Scarborough Hospital |
| Reference Interval | N/A |
| Limitations | None stated |
| Additional Information |
