Viscosity, Serum
Test Mnemonic
SERVIS
CPT Codes
- 85810 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
41241-1
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 7 days |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 month |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
Days Performed
Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Viscometer/Measurement of Fluid Flow Rates |
Reference Range
| Viscosity, Serum | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 1.10-1.80 cP |
Special Info
Clotted specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Evaluate hyperviscosity syndrome associated with disorders such as polycythemia, macroglobulinemia, multiple myeloma, and leukemia.