Test Code FAC13A Factor XIII Activity
Additional Codes
| Epic EAP | ARUP Code |
|---|---|
| LAB1113 | 2006182 Factor XIII Activity |
Specimen Requirements
Collect
Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 2 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 3 months
CPT
85290
Performed
Tuesday
Report available in 1-8 days.
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
Methodology
Chromogenic Assay
Alias
Factor 13
fibrin stabilizing factor