Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
Citrated PlasmaFactor XIII Assay
Specimen Volume
2 x 3.5 mLSpecimen Transport
Standard transport to laboratory.Sample Preparation
Samples for any coagulation tests must be filled to the black fill line indicated on the sample tube. Any sample filled above or below this level will be rejected and a repeat sample will be required
Turnaround Time
21 daysSample Processing In Laboratory
Sample should be centrifugedSample Stability
12 hours from venepunctureGeneral Information
Note: Factor XIII testing is only available for patients managed at QEHB. This assay is not available to external users.
Notes
Requests are sent to Birmingham Children's Hospital for analysis
Reference Range
Provided by referral laboratory