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Test Code LAB3041 Factor I Level

Important Note

Specimen must be received by the Main Lab within 30 minutes of collection.

 

CPA: Separate plasma from cells and freeze within ONE hour of collection.

Additional Codes

Factor I

Clinical System Name

Factor I Level

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA

Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

 

Note: Send to Main Lab ASAP for processing. Plasma must be separated from cells and frozen within ONE hour of collection.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Plasma not separated within one hour of collection. Thawed specimen.

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -70 C

Storage Location: CRITICAL FROZEN. Spin blood immediately, transfer 1.0 mL plasma (Min. 0.25 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Deliver specimen to the CPA -70 freezer, Send Outs rack. Plasma should be frozen within ONE hour of blood draw.

 

Off-Site Collection: Spin blood immediately, transfer 1.0 mL plasma (Min. 0.25 mL) to a plastic tube affixed with large Epic label. Plasma should be frozen at -70 C within ONE hour of blood draw.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma Room Temp Unacceptable
  Refrigerated Unacceptable
  Frozen 1 y

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N Varies 4 - 5 w

 

Performing Laboratory

National Jewish Health

Complement Laboratory

1400 Jackson Street, Room D411

Denver, CO 80206

 

Phone Number: (800) 550-6227

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

86160

Methodology

Method: Radial immunodiffusion (RID)

Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL Plasma

Limitations:

Reference Ranges

29.3 - 58.5 mcg/mL

 

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Factor I Level
Reference Lab Test Code: FIL
Instructions Send frozen via FedEx Priority Overnight. Must be shipped Monday - Thursday. National Jewish Health does not accept Saturday deliveries.