Specimen:
Collect
- Two Blue Top (Na Citrate)
Submit
- 2 mL (Min:1 mL) Plasma . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Critical Frozen
- Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
- For hemophiliacs: note dose, date, and time of last factor VIII concentrate infusion.
Rejection Criteria
- Hemolyzed specimens
Stability
Ambient: 4 Hour(s); Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Clotting
Performed
Mon-Sat
Reported
2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 85240
Components
- 93042 - FACTOR VIII ACT.
Last Updated: January 25, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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