| Test CODE | NAME |
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596
Factor VIII, Activity
| Methodology: | Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| 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 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 85240 |