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Test Code LAB1113 Factor 13 Activity

Additional Codes

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.