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Factor XIII Assay

Alternate names:

Factor XIII

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

F13

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Sodium Citrate

Collection Instructions:

2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins
Samples found to have clots cannot be tested

Filled to label marker and mixed by inversion.

Do not use 1 ml citrate tubes.

Minimum Adult Volume:

4 mL

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

8 weeks

Reference Interval:

Adult 70-120 %

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW