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Factor VIII, Plasma
Test CodeF8QT
CPT Codes
85240
Preferred Specimen
Testing should be performed within 3 hours of draw. Draw blood in a light blue-top (sodium citrate) tube. Spin specimen down, remove plasma, spin plasma again, and place 1 mL of plasma into plastic vial.
Note: Double-centrifuged specimens are critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
Note: Double-centrifuged specimens are critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
Transport Temperature
Frozen ≤3 hours
Methodology
Viscosity Based Detection
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
50-124%
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department