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HelpTest Code 5421768 ADAMTS-13 Activity
Test ID
1233000097
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Completely fill the Blue Top (sodium citrate) tube. Underfilled tubes will not be accepted. Mix sample immediately by gentle inversion at least six times. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Outpatient specimens: Specimens should be centrifuged and
frozen within 4 hours of collection to generate platelet-poor
plasma. A minimum of 0.5 ml frozen citrated plasma is needed per
test ordered. Inpatient specimens: Transport at room temperature. Specimens should be received in lab within 2 hours of collection. |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUH LAB | BLUE-NA CITRATE | Yes | Frozen | 2.0 |
Performing Section
CUH LAB: CUH COAG
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMTS-13 ACTIVITY | 1230002300 | 34589-2 (von Willebrand factor cleaving protease:PrThr:Pt:PPP:Ord:) |