S104

Test CODE NAME

S104

Von Willebrand Factor, Activity (Ristocetin Cofactor)

Methodology: Platelet Agglutination
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 3-5 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Lt. Blue (sodium citrate) - 2 ml plasma.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer  platelet-poor plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. 

                                               Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Hemolyzed or non-frozen specimens.

Stability :  Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 week

CPT Code(s): 85245