Methodology
Optical Clot Detection
Synonyms
Factor 8
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
UCSD Special Coag
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
24 Hours
Stat TAT
4 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 -70 freezer for routine courier pick-up Monday-Friday at 0600 and 1030. If ordered STAT Monday-Friday 0800-1430, call TForce for a "Rush" pick-up. For STAT requests (afterhours, weekends or holidays), call TForce for a "Rush" pick-up 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.