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Test Code
II
Test Name
Factor Activity Assay II
CPT Codes
85210
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 day
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Citrated Platelet-Poor Plasma

  

Collection Container: Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect 2 light blue top (sodium citrate) tubes via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions

Platelet-Poor Plasma Processing Instructions

  1. Separate plasma from cells within 4 hours of collection.
  2. Perform platelet-poor plasma procedure.
  3. Transfer 1.5 mL of platelet poor plasma to clear aliquot tube (screw cap). Freeze immediately.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

4 hours (whole blood)

Frozen

platelet poor plasma: 14 days at -20°C or 6 months at -70°C

Causes for Rejection
  • Clotted or under filled tubes
  • Excessive hemolysis, icterus, or lipemia
  • Specimens over 4 hours old at room temperature
Methodology
One-stage clotting assay (optical)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Reference Lab
TJUH Center City
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday