von Willebrand Antigen, Multimeric Analysis [5168]

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Test Code

VWFMLT

Alias/See Also

5168

CPT Codes
85247

Preferred Specimen

1 mL frozen platelet-poor plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

Please submit a separate, frozen vial for each special coagulation assay ordered. Draw blood in a light blue-top tube containing 3.2% sodium citrate, mix gently by inverting 3-4 times. Centrifuge 15 minutes at 1500 g within one hour 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(s). Freeze immediately and transport on dry ice.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Electrophoresis

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 4-8 days

Reference Range

Normal

Clinical Significance

von Willebrand Disease is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder and it may also be acquired. Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) is critical for normal hemostasis; mediating platelet adhesion to the damaged endothelium and protecting Factor VIII from proteolytic degradation in circulation. VWF Multimeric Analysis is used to assist in categorizing disease subtype.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: December 7, 2021

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