| Laboratory: | Hematology |
| Test Name: |
FACTOR VIII CHROMOGENIC ASSAY - HSC - (P)
Test Code:
CAF8
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| Clinical Information: |
Clinical Hematology consult required prior to collection or initiate hemostasis (Hematopathologist) consult F140-80-48A.
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
1 - Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 1.0 mL
NaCitrate Tubes: Centrifuge according to lab's current process for coagulation sample. Remove plasma with transfer pipette. Do not disturb buffy coat. Place in plastic tube and re-centrifuge, capped. Remove plasma again leaving small portion and aliquot into plastic tube, cap and indicate "spun x 2" on labels. Freeze immediately at -20°C. Transport frozen on ice. |
| Referral: |
Test performed at: HSC Haemostasis Laboratory Ph: 204-787-2105.
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
See report.
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| Availability: | |
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| More Information: |
Samples are to be forwarded to the Hemostasis Lab regardless of sample volume or number of tubes for discussions with the physician and the lab director.
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