VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR (vWF) MULTIMERS

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: VWM
UPHSM LIS Test #: 027089
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-11 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2 TUBES WITH 2.0 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Platelet Poor Plasma (sodium citrate)
Collection Info:
Volume: 2 x 2 mL
Minimum Volume: 2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Blue-top, (sodium citrate) tube
Collection: Plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture and centrifuged a second time before being placed in plastic transport tubes. Freeze within two hours and keep frozen until testing is performed.

Methods

Clotting, Turbidometric, ELISA, Western Blot

Clinical Utilities

Diagnosis of von Willebrand factor (vWF) deficiency subtype

CPT Codes

85247

* 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.