Von Willebrand Factor Activity (GPIbM) Assay
| Label Mnemonic: | VWFAC |
| Epic code: | LAB9329 |
Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573
6240 RCP
356-3573
Specimen(s):
Plasma More information
Collection Medium:
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| Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 2.7 mL light blue top (mix well).
Rejection Criteria:
Short drawn tube, clot, traumatic tap (excessive hemolysis).
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you need results STAT, call Hematology resident (0800-1630, M-F) at 356-8628. All other times page the Pathology resident on-call at 3404.
Reference Range:
51 – 204%
Comments:
This test needs a separate tube! It CANNOT be done with any other
coagulation tests.
Methodology:
Turbidimetric, particle agglutination.
CPT Code:
85397