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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Factor XIII Screen

PATIENT INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Factor XIII Screen  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
FXIII
Test Workstation :
SPCOG
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Blue top (sodium citrate) tube
Collection Volume:
2.7 mL (minimum 1.8 mL) Must use appropriate sodium citrate tube based on volume of blood drawn (2.7 mL or 1.8 mL tube)
Cause for Rejection:
Sample hemolyzed, clotted, diluted with IV fluid; contam with heparin; improperly filled; received > 1 hour after drawn
Storage:
Whole Blood- Ambient
Availability:
Daily (0700-1530)
Methodology:
Fibrin clot stability in 5M urea
Special Instructions:
Indicate clearly if a specimen has been drawn from an arterial line or a line that has been rinsed with heparin. If collected at an offsite location, send Whole Blood by a STAT Courier to Akron Childrens Lab. Must be received within 4 hours.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8416
TAT:
24 hours
Additional Info:
Reference range: Normal Study
CPT Code:
85291
Synonyms:
Fibrin Stabilizing Factor

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