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Test Code FAC13 Factor XIII

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB1113

Epic Description: FACTOR 13 ACTIVITY

Synonym

Fibrin Stabilizing Factor

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. 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

2-4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.

CPT Code Information

85290