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Test Code FX13MM Factor 13, Qualitative, with Reflex to Factor 13 1:1 Mix

Additional Codes

Mayo FA13Q
Epic ID LAB5325

 

Specimen Type

Plasma Na Cit


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL Platelet-poor plasma

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge immediately and aliquot 2 mL platelet-poor plasma in a plastic vial.

2. Send frozen.

Additional Information: Critical frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Platelet-poor plasma: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma Na Cit Frozen 14 days
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport frozen.

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Reject
Clotted specimens Reject
Serum Reject
EDTA plasma Reject

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Method Name

Qualitative Solubility Assay

Testing Algorithm

If the factor 13 qualitative result states "Lysis", then factor 13 1:1 mix will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
FA13R Factor 13 1:1 Mix No No

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

4 to 5 days

Reference Values

Factor XIII, Qualitative: No Lysis

CPT Code Information

85291-Factor 13, Qualitative

85291-Factor 13, 1:1 Mix (if appropriate)