598

Test CODE NAME

598

Factor X, Activity

Methodology: Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 2-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lt. Blue (sodium citrate) - 2 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells, transfer platelet-poor plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. 
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. EDTA plasma or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab 
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 85260