Coagulation Factor Assays II, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII |
Laboratory: | Coagulation |
Specimen types: | Plasma |
Container types: | | Sodium Citrate |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Samples found to have clots cannot be tested
Do not use 1.0 mL citrate tubes
Collect 1 X 3.5 ml Sodium Citrate tube is sufficient to run all Factor assay ( Excent Factor XIII which is a refered test).
1 Tube is sufficient for performing these tests.
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Minimum Adult Volume: | 4 mL |
Frequency: | Weekly |
Result Turnaround Time: | 2 weeks |
Reference Interval: | F8, F9, F11 F12 (Adult): 60 - 150%
F2, F5, F10 (Adult) 70 - 120%
F7 (Adult): 55 - 170%
Factor levels for <18 yo, please call Laboratory Haematologist to discuss. |
Laboratory Use Only |
Storage Instructions: | Specimens kept at room temperature, should be centrifuged ASAP and tested within 4 hours from time of specimen collection. If testing is not completed within 4 hours, plasma should be removed from cells and aliquoted (1mL) into Eppendorf tubes, 2 X 1 mL vials per factor assay.
Plasma may be frozen @ -20 C for up to 2 weeks or -70 C for up to 6 months. Frost free freezers should not be used. |
