Factor XIII
Alternate Names
086330 LC, Fibrin Stabilizing Factor
SoftLab Order Code
FXIII
Epic Order Name
FACTOR XIII, REF LAB LC 086330
Epic Order ID
LAB1113
Laboratory
Reference lab
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Blue Top (Sodium Citrate - Light blue)
Collecting Volume
One full light blue top tube
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full light blue top tube
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; clotted specimen; specimen thawed in transit
Patient Preparation
Avoid warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy for two weeks and heparin therapy for two days prior to the test. Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.