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Test Code LAB3030 Factor 10 Assay, Chromogenic

Additional Codes

CHROM F10

Clinical System Name

Factor 10 Assay, Chromogenic

Synonyms

F10 Lupus Inhibitor, Factor 10 Lupus Inhibitor, Factor X Lupus Inhibitor, Functional Factor 10

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Lt. Blue/Citrate

Preferred Vol: (3) 1.8 mL or (1) 2.7 mL

Minimum Vol: (2) 1.8 mL

 

Note: Do not use blue band on tube label for correct fill volume. Test results are affected by incorrect blood volume. Preferred method of collection is venipuncture with vacuum fill. VAD is not the preferred method of collection for coag testing. If this method is used, it requires a 5 cc clearing volume; 3 cc for size 2 French catheter or smaller. Call Coagulation Lab with questions 206-987-2561. Specimen must be processed within 4 hours of blood draw.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Clotted, hemolyzed, insufficient quantity, or improper collection.

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -70 C

Storage Location: CPA -70 freezer, Send Outs rack.

Note: Deliver blood to Core Coag bench. Coag Technologist will process. Specimen should be centrifuged within ONE hour of collection. Spin whole blood, remove plasma. Transfer upper 3/4 layer of plasma to plastic tube and make two aliquots of 0.6 mL, affix with a large Cerner label and store in -70 freezer, Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site collection: Preferred method of collection is venipuncture with vacuum fill. Test results are affected by incorrect blood volumel. Use of a Vascular Access Device for the collection of coag testing is not recommended. If this method is used it requires a 5 cc clearing volume; 3 cc for size 2 French catheter or smaller. Blood must be trasferred to the Lt Blue/Citrate tube by use of the blood transfer device.

 

Specimen should be centrifuged within ONE of collection. Double spin, transfer upper 3/4 layer of plasma to plastic tube affixed with large Cerner label. Freeze two aliquots of 0.6 mL plasma in aliquot tubes at -70C. Ship frozen on dry ice.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Citrated platelet-poor plasma Room Temp

Unacceptable
  Refrigerated Unacceptable
  Frozen

Indefinite

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y; with approval

Daily 8 am - 8 pm

 Same day

 For STAT runs outside normal hours (daily 8 am - 8 pm) contact Lab Med. Res. for approval at (206) 598-6190.

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Coagulation

1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

85260

Methodology

Method: Chromogenic

Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Citrated Plasma

Limitations:

Reference Range

Units: %
Female Male
Age Range Age Range
11y- 50-150 11y- 50-150

 

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name:

Chromogenic Factor 10
Reference Test Number:

CHRF10
Instructions: Ship frozen on dry ice. Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier.