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Test Code HMWL High Molecular Weight Kininogen (Fitzgerald Factor)

Important Note

This test is used by Ochsner, South Louisiana.

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2593

Epic Description: HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT KININOGEN (FITZGERALD FACT.)

Synonym

HMW Kininogen

Fitzgerald Factor Assay

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

2 – Light Blue, Sodium Citrate

5.0 mL 3.0 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into 2 aliquot tubes (1.0 ml in each tube). Freeze plasma and transport on dry ice.

Aliquot Requirements

Plasma

Optimum 2.0 mL (1 mL in each tube)

Minimum 1.0 mL

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: LabCorp/Esoterix Coagulation, Referral code: 500460

https://www.labcorp.com/tests/500460/high-molecular-weight-kininogen-hmwk

Routine Turnaround Time

4 - 8 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into 2 aliquot tubes (1.0ml in each tube). Freeze if holding overnight.

CPT Code Information

85293