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F-VIII INH, Comprehensive

Alternate Names
LC 117157
SoftLab Order Code
F8I
Epic Order Name
F-VIII INH, COMPREHENSIVE, REF LAB LC 117157
Epic Order ID
LAB3156
Tests Included

Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT); aPTT 1:1 mix with normal plasma; aPTT 1:1 incubated mix with normal plasma; aPTT 1:1 mix with saline; factor VIII activity; factor VIII Bethesda titer

Laboratory

Reference lab

Additional Test Information

Processing Information: Centrifuge for 10 minutes and carefully remove 2/3 of the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette, being careful not to disturb the cells. Deliver to a plastictransport tube, cap, and recentifuge for 10 minutes. Use a second plastic pipette to remove plasma, staying clear of the platelets at the bottom of the tube. Transfer the plasma into a frozen purple tube with screw cap

Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container

Blue Top (Sodium Citrate - Light blue)

blue top

Collecting Volume
6.0 ml (4 - 1.8 mL Light blue tubes)
Minimum Collecting Volume
3.0 ml (3 - 1.8 mL Light blue tubes) - Microtainers are not acceptable
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Improper Handling
Patient Preparation

The patient should not be anticoagulated. Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.

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