Low Factor XIII levels, i.e., <15%, may cause a bleeding disorder and levels <2% have been associated with spontaneous introcranial hemorrhage
1.0 mL Platelet Poor Plasma from a Blue Top Tube - 3.2% Na Citrate in a Plastic Vial
24 hours Ambient
24 hours Ambient
14 days Frozen
Platelet poor plasma:
Centrifuge light blue-top tube 15 minutes at approximately 1500 x g within 60 minutes of collection.
Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial.
Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial.
Plasma must be free of platelets (< 10,000/mcL).
Freeze immediately and ship on dry ice.
Note oral anticoagulant therapy on order
0.3 mL Platelet Poor Plasma
57-192 % activity
Low Factor XIII levels, i.e., <15%, may cause a bleeding disorder and levels <2% have been associated with spontaneous introcranial hemorrhage
Research Use Only
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.
2 to 3 days
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