Factor XIII, Functional

Test Code
31103


CPT Codes
85290<br>*** RESTRICTED USE *** This code is available for Client #58705 ONLY.

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Platelet poor plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube 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 on dry ice.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Thawed plasma


Methodology
Chromogenic

FDA Status
The specimen received does not meet the validated requirements of the testing laboratory. Results are provided for research use only and should not be utilized for patient care purposes. This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Thurs; Report available:  2-9 days




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.