Test Code FACTOR INHIBITOR ASSAY FACTOR INHIBITOR ASSAY
Department
Coagulation
Group Components
Factor tested, Inhibitor titer
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Sodium citrate 3.2% (light blue-top)
Special Requirements
One 2.7 mL or 1.8 mL blue-top tubes required. Factor must be ordered that Inhibitor titer is requested. Blue-top tube must be filled to the draw line. If testing is not to be performed within 4 hours, separate the plasma from the cells, and centrifuge the plasma a second time. Decant plasma and freeze @ 20 degress C). Send frozen.
Standard Volume
2.7ml
Minimum Volume
1.8ml
Pediatric Volume
1.8 ml
Method
Photometric Clot Detection
Ship Temperature
Frozen
Stability Room Temp
4 hours
Stability Refrigerated
4 hours
Stability Frozen
2 weeks
CPT Code
85335
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Friday