Factor 5 (V) Assay
Order Name
FACTOR 5
Test Number: 1501050
Revision Date 10/08/2024
Test Number: 1501050
Revision Date 10/08/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Factor 5 (V) Assay
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Clot Detection | 3193-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| 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! |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Wed |
| Expected TAT | 1-7 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 |