Factor VIII (8) Activity (Clot-based)
Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: Sodium citrate light blue
Volume: 2.7 mL in vacutainer filled to the line
Turn Around Time
STAT: 3 hours
- Only available as STAT 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
- STAT at other times requires Sendout
Routine: 1-6 days
- Batched testing completed on Monday and Thursday
- Specimens must be received in Hematology by 9:00 a.m. to be included in the batch.
Availability
STAT
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: plasma
- Double spin and separate
- Freeze if testing will not be completed within 1 hour of processing
Offsites:
- STAT: Send plasma at room temperature with a STAT courier
- Routine: Send plasma on dry ice
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Stago STAR
Reference Ranges
Age (days) | Reference Range (%) |
---|---|
0 | 50-178 |
> 1 | 50-150 |
CPT
85240