Test Code FACTOR INHIBITOR ASSAY FACTOR INHIBITOR ASSAY
Department
Coagulation
Specimen Type
Plasma
Method
Photometric Clot Detection
Container
Sodium citrate 3.2% (light blue-top)
Special Requirements
Three (3) 2.7 mL blue-top tubes required. Factor must be ordered that Inhibitor titer is requested. 1.8 mL blue top tube available. Blue-top tube must be filled to the draw line. If testing is not to be performed within 4 hours, separate the plasma from the cells, and centrifuge the plasma a second time. Decant plasma and freeze @ 20 degress C). Send frozen. Results may be affected by freezing.
Standard Volume
8.1ml
Minimum Volume
8.1ml
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Frozen
Stability Refrigerated
4 hours
Stability Room Temp
4 hours
Stability Frozen
2 weeks
CPT Code
85335
Days Test Set Up
Mon through Friday
Group Components
Factor tested, Inhibitor titer