Methodology
Clotting Assay
Synonyms
Factor 9
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
UCSD Special Coag/Jacobs Coag
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Stat TAT
2 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(one) 1.8 mL or (one) 2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=4 Hours; Refrigerated=4 Hours; Frozen=6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Clotted; Improperly filled; Hematocrit >56
Test Volume Required
1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate Platelet-Poor Plasma within 4 hours of collection and freeze immediately. Complete a UCSD Special Coag requisition and place specimen in the -80 freezer for routine courier pick-up Monday-Friday morning. If ordered STAT and if able to deliver samples before 1200 Monday-Friday, call TForce for a "Rush" pickup. For STAT requests (after 1200 Monday-Friday, weekends or holidays), call TForce for a "Rush" pickup to deliver to UCSD Jacobs Medical Center Lab on 9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla, CA 92037; If you have any questions, contact UCSD Jacobs Medical Center Lab at (858) 657-6595. Monitor for results to call to clinician in a timely manner.
Revised
4/7/23
Initials
SA