Factor B Level
Label Mnemonic: FBL
Epic code: LAB7693
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collect plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly.
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL plasma
Pediatric Minimum: 250 μL plasma
Rejection Criteria:
Thawed specimen.
Delivery Instructions:
Mix well and place on wet ice. Keep on ice and deliver to laboratory immediately.
Turn Around Time:
Up to 4 weeks
Reference Range:
Human Male: 127.6-278.5 mcg/mL
Human Female: 127.6-278.5 mcg/mL
Comments:
Please print, complete and submit the Complement Requisition to the lab, with the specimen.
Methodology:
Radial Immunodiffusion (RID)
CPT Code:
86160