Coagulation Factor Inhibitor
Label Mnemonic: IN*
Order form: Laboratory Requisition
Supply order: Supply Order Form
Billing: Billing Policies
CPT code:
Computer   Epic Lab                             CPT
  Code       Code             Name              Code
  IN2      LAB1038     Factor II Inhibitor      85335
  IN5      LAB1044     Factor V Inhibitor       85335
  IN7      LAB1047     Factor VII Inhibitor     85335
  IN8      LAB1050     Factor VIII Inhibitor    85335
  IN9      LAB1041     Factor IX Inhibitor      85335
  IN10     LAB1054     Factor X Inhibitor       85335
Specimen(s):
Collection Medium:
and
Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate) Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate)
Minimum:
Full draw; TWO 2.7 mL light blue top
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.
Turn Around Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Negative
<0.5 BU
Methodology:
Optical clot detection.
Sample Processing:
Centrifuge within four hours of draw time.
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells.
Separate plasma into plastic container and cap (glass is not acceptable).
Centrifuge a second time to ensure platelet poor plasma and separate plasma into a new, labeled plastic tube, cap.
Submit specimen in TWO labeled plastic aliquot containers containing equal volumes of plasma.
Sample Storage:
Freeze specimen immediately.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in Styrofoam container to maintain frozen temperature.
CPT Code:
Computer   Epic Lab                             CPT
  Code       Code             Name              Code
  IN2      LAB1038     Factor II Inhibitor      85335
  IN5      LAB1044     Factor V Inhibitor       85335
  IN7      LAB1047     Factor VII Inhibitor     85335
  IN8      LAB1050     Factor VIII Inhibitor    85335
  IN9      LAB1041     Factor IX Inhibitor      85335
  IN10     LAB1054     Factor X Inhibitor       85335