Coagulation Factor Inhibitor Quantitation, Plasma

Order Code:	IQ*
Order Form:	A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req

Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573

Specimen:

Plasma

Collection Medium:

	and
Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate)	and	Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate)

Minimum:

Full draw; TWO 2.7 mL light blue top. Deliver to lab promptly.

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.

Turn Around Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Negative Quantitates inhibitors > 10 B.U.

Comments:

Must have Hematology Consult approval from pager 4326. Results expressed in Bethesda units when an inhibitor is detected.

Methodology:

Optical clot detection.

CPT Code:

Computer CPT Code Name Code IQ2 Factor II Quant Inhibitor 85335 IQ5 Factor V Quant Inhibitor 85335 IQ7 Factor VII Quant Inhibitor 85335 IQ8 Factor VIII Quant Inhibitor 85335 IQ9 Factor IX Quant Inhibitor 85335

See Additional Information:
Phlebotomy Tubes and Order of Draw
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery