FVIII

Coagulation Factor VIII (8) Assay

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2130

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Light blue top (sodium citrate) tube
Specimen Type:

Platelet Poor Plasma

Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:

1.  Centrifuge specimen in a centrifuge that has been validated to ensure platelet poor plasma.
2. Immediately transfer the plasma to a stoppered, plastic tube and centrifuge again for 10 minutes. 
3. Transfer the supernatant plasma into a screw-capped plastic vial and send frozen at ≤ -20° C, if possible. 
4. If unable to centrifuge, forward the unprocessed sodium citrate whole blood (minimum volume: 2 mL) to the laboratory promptly at room temperature only.

Store and Transport:
Frozen (plasma)
Stability:

Unspun specimens must arrive within 2 hours of collection.

CPT Codes:

85240 - Factor VIII Assay (EAP 30020660)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Method:
Clotting Activity
Reference Ranges:

50 - 150

%

Notes:

STAT single order Factor VIII Assay will be performed Monday through Sunday from 0800 - 1900.

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