Coagulation Factor Inhibitor Quantitation, Plasma

Order Code:	IQ*
Order Form:	Laboratory Requisition

Specimen:

Plasma

Collection Medium:

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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.

Testing Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Turn Around Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Negative Quantitates inhibitors > 10 B.U.

Comments:

Results expressed in Bethesda units when an inhibitor is detected. 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

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.

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