Factor XIII Screen
Label Mnemonic: F13
Epic code: LAB1062
Order form: Laboratory Requisition
Supply order: Supply Order Form
Billing: Billing Policies
CPT code: 85291
Specimen(s):
Collection Medium:
Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate)
Minimum:
Full draw; 2.7 mL light blue top
Rejection Criteria:
Short drawn tube, clot, traumatic tap (excessive hemolysis).
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday.
Reference Range:
Normal
Methodology:
Visual 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.
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:
85291