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Factor XIII Antigen Quantitation, Plasma

Test ID: F13AQ P

Test

Method

Latex Immunoassay

Report Includes

Factor XIII Antigen

Specimens

Plasma

Important Note: TEST ID F13AQ P
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID F13AQ P 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 Activity (Kinetic/Chromogenic Assay), Plasma

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

27-Jan-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma

Important Note: TEST ID F13AQ P
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID F13AQ P 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 Activity (Kinetic/Chromogenic Assay), Plasma

Collection Containers

Blue top (3.2% buffered citrate)

Sample Volume

1 mL × 2

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), separate into two 1 mL aliquots and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Submit separate specimen for each test ordered.

Stability

Ambient 4 hours
Frozen 2 weeks

Additional Stability Information

At -70°C: 6 months
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

27-Jan-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Latex Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

9 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Factor XIII Antigen U/mL
  • 0.65 - 1.70

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

27-Jan-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
F13AQ P 63344Factor XIII Antigen U/mL

Test Version

27-Jan-2023