Factor XIII Activity
Test Mnemonic
F13ACT
CPT Codes
- 85290 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | LT Blue Citrate | Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze ASAP. | Collection tube must be filled to total fill volume. Inadequately filled tubes will be rejected. Non-testing sites: Centrifuge sample, aliquot plasma into a separate tube and label with Epic Beaker labels. Specimens should be frozen (-20C or colder). |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL | Collection tube must be filled to total fill volume. Inadequately filled tubes will be rejected. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 hours |
| Frozen | 14 days at -20 C; 6 months at -70 C |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescence Immunoassay |
Reference Range
| Factor FXIII Activity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 999 Years | Normal | 60-150 | % |
Reflex Tests
The following additional test(s) may be ordered depending on results: