FACTOR 13 ASSAY

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: FAC13
UPHSM LIS Test #: 342
Schedule: Tueday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 ml of citrate plasma
Temperature: Frozen (preferred)
Tube Type: 1 Light-Blue Top (Citrate)
Collection Info:
Spin specimen, remove plasma, and spin plasma again. Place plasma in plastic vial and freeze immediately.

Methods

Visual clot detection

Clinical Utilities

Screening for Factor XIII deficiency.

CPT Codes

85291

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Normal