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Test Code Beaker: LAB6786 Factor XIII Activity

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB6786

Epic Description: FACTOR 13 ACTIVITY

Synonym

Fibrin Stabilizing Factor

FAC13

Factor 13

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

2 – Light Blue, Sodium Citrate

2 X 2.7 mL 2.7 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Centrifuge again. Pour over into clean tube and freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.

Aliquot Requirements

PLATELET POOR CITRATED Plasma

Optimum 2.0 mL

Minimum 1.0 mL

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: LabCorp  Referral code: 500185

https://www.labcorp.com/tests/500185/factor-xiii-activity

Assay Frequency

Monday, Wednesday

Routine Turnaround Time

3-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Centrifuge again. Pour over into clean aliquot tube and freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.

CPT Code Information

85290