Investigation Name:Plasma Viscosity

Alias or Abbreviation:PVIS

Pathology Laboratory:Haematology Laboratory (Referred Test)

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Minimum Sample Volume:2 x EDTA sample

Expected Turnaround Time:1 month

Test Code:PV

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Reference range quoted on report form

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Samples need to be less than 3 days old. Samples are sent via normal post Mon-Thurs. Urgent samples are sent via taxi. Send whole blood

Reference Laboratory Details:Haematology Department
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green East
Birmingham
B9 5SS

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:HEFTE

Posting Address / Requirements:Dispatch samples Mon - Thurs only.
Samples are analysed Tuesdays and Fridays at midday. Urgent samples should be sent by taxi and phoned to request test same day.
Sample must not be haemolysed.

Contact Number:0121 424 0908