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Test Code FACTOR INHIBITOR ASSAY FACTOR INHIBITOR ASSAY

Important Note

This test must be ordered with the suspected Factor assay. 

Follow specimen collection and handling instructions for the specific Factor assay.

Department

Coagulation

Specimen Type

Plasma

Method

Photometric Clot Detection

Container

Sodium citrate 3.2% (light blue-top)

Special Requirements

One 2.7 mL or 1.8 mL blue-top tubes required. Factor must be ordered that Inhibitor titer is requested. 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. 

Standard Volume

2.7ml

Minimum Volume

1.8ml

Pediatric Volume

1.8 ml

Ship Temperature

Frozen

Stability Refrigerated

4 hours

Stability Room Temp

4 hours

Stability Frozen

2 weeks

CPT Code

85335

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Group Components

Factor tested, Inhibitor titer