Test Code LAB10035 Fletcher Factor Screen
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Must be a full draw.
Mix thoroughly immediately after collection.
Primary Collection Container
Blue 2.7 mL (Citrate)
Transport
Platelet poor plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge 20 minutes at 3300 rpm.
Filter, separate and refrigerate within 2 hours.
Stability
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 4 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Turbidimetric Clot Detection with Prolonged Incubation Time. ACL Top
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
85292
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, clotted, frozen, short draw and serum specimens.