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Factor XIII Activity (Kinetic/Chromogenic Assay), Plasma

Test ID: FXIIIACT

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Factor XIII Functional

Method

Kinetic / Chromogenic Assay

Report Includes

Factor XIII Activity

Specimens

Plasma

Important Note: TEST ID FXIIIACT
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID FXIIIACT when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting.
Other available Factor XIII tests:
Factor XIII Assay (Urea Clot Solubility), Plasma
Factor XIII Antigen Quantitation, Plasma

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

27-Jan-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma

Important Note: TEST ID FXIIIACT
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID FXIIIACT when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting.
Other available Factor XIII tests:
Factor XIII Assay (Urea Clot Solubility), Plasma
Factor XIII Antigen Quantitation, Plasma

Collection Containers

Blue top (3.2% buffered citrate)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Ensure full draw with 9:1 ratio (9 parts blood to 1 part anticoagulant).

Handling Information

Prepare platelet poor plasma (double spun) and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Frozen Frozen

Additional Stability Information

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

27-Jan-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Kinetic / Chromogenic Assay

Turnaround Time

12 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Factor XIII Activity U/mL
  • 0.60 - 1.69

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

27-Jan-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
FXIIIACT 70026FACTOR 13 ACTIVITY U/mL

Test Version

27-Jan-2023