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HelpTest Code LAB8972 Factor XIII, Functional
Additional Codes
FFX3F
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL platelet-poor plasma, in plastic vial
Collection Instructions: Draw blood into a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube. Centrifuge light blue-top tube 15 minutes at approx. 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcl). Freeze immediately, ship frozen.
Note: Note oral anticoagulant therapy
Secondary ID
75567Method Name
Chromogenic
Specimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
57 - 192 % activity
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
85290
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFX3F | Factor XIII, Functional | 27815-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFX3F | Factor XIII, Functional | 27815-0 |
Day(s) Performed
Thursday