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Laboratory:

Hematology

Test Name:

VON WILLEBRAND'S MULTIMERS - (P)

Test Code: MISC

Clinical Information:

Test performed at: Special Coagulation Laboratory, Room 2N38, Hamilton Health Science Centre, McMaster Division, 1200 Main Street, Hamilton, ON

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	3 - Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Catalogue #: Product #36380
Alternate Device:	2 - Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Catalogue #: Product #36380

Specimen Required:

Whole Blood: 3.5 mL

Test must be approved by Director of Haemostatis prior to specimen collection.

Referral:

Plasma: 2.0 mL

2.0 mL platelet poor citrated plasma, frozen and transported on dry ice.

Requisition:

Reference Values:

Results interpreted by Hematologist.

Availability:

Weekdays, by Prior Arrangement Only

Prior approval must be obtained by Director of Haemostasis. Turn around time approximately 4 weeks.