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Factor XIII Activity
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Test Code
LAB1113
Alias/See Also
LAB1113
LabCorp TC: 500185
Factor 13 Activity
LabCorp TC: 500185
Factor 13 Activity
CPT Codes
85290
Preferred Specimen
2 mL frozen, platelet-poor plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube (1mL in each of two tubes).
Instructions
Centrifuge light blue-top tubes 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/mcL). Freeze immediately and ship frozen.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Report Available
3-5 days
Clinical Significance
Detect homozygous and heterozygous as well as acquired factor XIII deficiency.
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp