We have been told that we can no longer draw PT's or APTT's from our picc lines because the heparin flushes cause inaccurate readings.
Our policy was flush with 10cc saline, withdraw 10cc discard and then draw needed labs. So now we are sticking patients to draw for coags. I'm thinking what good is the picc if you can't draw the needed labs. Can anyone set me straight in this matter.
Thanks
Nancy
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