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F13 Activity
Clinical System Name
Factor 13 Activity
Synonyms
Factor 13; Fibrin Stabilizing Factor
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lt. Blue/Citrate
Preferred Vol: 2 X(2.7 Lt. Blue/Citrate)
Minimum Vol: 1 X(2.7 Lt. Blue/Citrate)
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Serum, EDTA plasma, clotted, or hemolyzed specimens
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -70 C
Storage Location: Affix large Cerner label on aliquot and store in CPA -70 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Send plasma from Lt. Blue Top/Citrate frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Room Temp | 4 h |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Frozen | 1 m @ -20 C, 3 m @ -70 C |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T | 2 - 10 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
85290
Methodology
Method: Chromogenic Assay
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
69-143%
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Factor XIII Activity |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 2006182 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |