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Test Requirements
 
Title
FACTOR VIII INHIBITOR
Specimen Requirement
<p>2 mL (x3) frozen plasma collected in a sodium citrate (light blue top) tube.</p> <p>centrifuge light blue top tube 15 minutes at approx. 1500 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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Indicate specimen type on transport vials and contact lab for dry ice for shipment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Methodology
 
Stability
Frozen 14 days
Reference Range
BY REPORT*
Turnaround
3-5 days Performed Mon, Thurs, Sat
Clinical Use
 
Test Code
F8IHW
 

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