Factor X Chromogenic

Specimen:

Test Code

YF10CHR

Specimen Name

Factor X Chromogenic

Collect

1-Blue Top (Na-Citrate)

Submit

1.5 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Plasma Frozen

Special Handling

Separate serum from cells ASAP. Transfer 1.5 mL serum to a standard transport tube.

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; clotted specimen; frozen specimen thawed in transit; improper labeling.

Stability

Ambietn Unacceptable; Refrigerated Unacceptable; Frozen 28 days (3x freeze/thaw cycles)

Methodology

Factor X is activated by Russell viper venom which, in turn, hydrolyzes a chromogenic substrate to produce color.

Performed

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Reported

4-6 days

CPT Codes

  • 85260

Components

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Additional Information

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