FACTOR V - SDL

Test Information

Name: FACTOR V

Code: N5273-QD

Sample Type: Blood

Turnaround Time (TAT): 8 days

Preparation & Notes

"1 mL frozen platelet-poor plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Collection Instructions Platelet-poor plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube for 15 minutes at approximately 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. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcL). Freeze immediately and ship on dry ice."