Back to Test DirectoryTU64 : Factor XIII, Functional
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Factor XIII Activity,Factor XIII Inhibitor, Functional,Fibrin Stabilizing Factor
Methodology:
Chromogenic
Clinical Utility:
Low Factor XIII levels, i.e., <15%, may cause a bleeding disorder and levels <2% have been associated with spontaneous introcranial hemorrhage
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TU64-1
Turnaround Time:
13 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top | 1 | STRICT Frozen | 14 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
ALQC: Collect full blue-top (citrated) tube. Centrifuge Blue-top at high speed for 15 minutes. Transfer plasma into plastic transfer tube. Label with date/time collected, PLASMA and patient's name.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Reject Criteria: Thawed plasma
Specimen Comment:
Centrifuge light blue-top tube for 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/uL)
Billing:
CPT Codes:
85290 x 1
CPT Code Disclaimer
CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
