Specimen:

Plasma

Minimum:

Full draw; any size blue top

Testing
Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Analytic Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

All factors are reported as greater than 50%.

Comments:

Specify the factor(s) to be assayed. [Factors II, V, VII, VIII, IX, X , 
XI, XII].  Indicate if patient is receiving heparin or coumadin.

Methodology:

Optical clot detection.

Sample
Processing:

Centrifuge within two hours of draw time.
Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic container and cap (glass is not 
acceptable).
Centrifuge a second time at 3500 RPM for 10 minutes and aliquot into a 
new, labeled plastic tube.

Sample
Storage:

Freeze specimen immediately.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in styrofoam container.

See Additional Information:
Phlebotomy Tubes and Order of Draw