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Coagulation Factor Inhibitor Screen

Alternate names:

Bethesda Assay, Bethesda test

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Sodium Citrate

Collection Instructions:

Please consult with Coagulation Laboratory: 9895 3485. Do not use 1.0 mL citrate tubes

Frequency:

Monthly

Result Turnaround Time:

8 weeks

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 inhibitor 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.

External Laboratory:

Alfred Hospital

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