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Factor 5 (V) Assay

Order Name FACTOR 5
Test Number: 1501050
Revision Date 02/09/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Factor 5 (V) Assay
Clot Detection 3193-0 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred See Instructions Plasma Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) Frozen
Instructions Please indicate anticoagulant therapy.
Collect Two 2.7mL Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) tubes


Each 2.7mL Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) tube must be filled to the proper level, no hemolysis. Improperly filled tubes can give erroneous results. Whole blood must be transported to lab immediately.
If testing cannot be started within 4 hours of collection the specimen must be double spun then 1.5mL plasma aliquot from each tube into individual plastic aliquot tubes and freeze. 
Do not pool aliquots together!

 
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Tue, Thr 
Expected TAT 2-3 Days  
Clinical Use This assay measures the clotting ability of Factor 5. This assay is used to aid in the diagnosis of coagulation factor deficiencies that may present with epistaxis, easy bruising, or menorrhagia 
CPT Code(s) 85220
Lab Section Coagulation