Factor VII
SoftLab Order Code
FVII
Epic Order Name
FACTOR VII
Epic Order ID
LAB305
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Blue Top (Sodium Citrate - Light blue)
Collecting Volume
One full light blue top tube
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full light blue top tube- (Special low volume collection tubes are available for Neonatal patients if blood volume collection is limited by clinical condition. Contact the laboratory to request a collection tube.)
Storage or Stability
Ambient- 24hrs UNSPUN
Ambient- 8hrs SPUN
Frozen- Plasma stable 3 months
Stability may vary if additional studies are ordered on the same sample. The test with the shortest stability should be considered when evaluating storage/stability for testing.
Ambient- 8hrs SPUN
Frozen- Plasma stable 3 months
Stability may vary if additional studies are ordered on the same sample. The test with the shortest stability should be considered when evaluating storage/stability for testing.
Causes for Rejection
clotted, wrong tube type, grossly hemolyzed, refrigerated, over or underfilled collection tube
Instructions
Freeze plasma if testing cannot be completed within ambient stability period
CPT Codes
85230