Factor VIII Assay
Tests:Factor VIII Assay
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| Synonym(s) | Factor 8, Haemophilic Factor, Haemophilia A |
| Specimen | 2.7 mL Sodium Citrate ONLY (Blue top - Must be FULL) |
| Paediatric Specimen | 2.7 mL Sodium Citrate ONLY (Blue top - Must be FULL) |
| Minimum Volume | Citrate tube must be FULL
Separated plasma - 1mL |
| Add-on conditions | 4 hours @ 4°C |
| Test Availability | Weekly on Thursday (unless urgent - contact Haematology) |
| Turnaround Time | Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 1 - 7 days |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Haematology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2445 |
| Registration Code | HF8 (will automatically add APTT) |
| Deletion Code | 7189 |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |
| Lab Notes | One 2.7ml citrated (BLUE top) collection tube is required. The sample is registered for HF8 and other coagulation tests as requested on the form. |