Factor VIII inhibitor assay, Plasma

Department

Haematology - Haemostasis

Delphic Registration Code

COAG

Synonyms

Bethesda assay

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

1626

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.4

No of Samples Required

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Additional Specimen Information

Ambient, sample should be sent to laboratory immediately

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

2.0mL platelet poor plasma

Reference Intervals

< 0.6 BU

Test Method

Bethesda with Nijmegen modification

Non-Funded Test Cost

$440.51 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1626

Test Availability: Mon - Fri, business hours - urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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