| Test Name |
Bleeding Diathesis Evaluation |
| Panel? |
Yes |
| Tests in Panel |
5780- CBC - Diff & platelets, 5798- PT, 5835- aPTT, 5729- Factor VIII (8) Clotting activity,5769- Factor IX (9) Clotting activity, 5737- Factor XI (11) Clotting activity,5739- Factor XIII (13) activity, 5808- Ristocetin Cofactor- vWFActivity(vWF:RCoF), 5815- von Willebrand Factor Antigen(vWF:Ag). |
| Clinical Utility and/or Limitations |
Assessment of coagulation factors and platelet systems in patients with possible inherited or acquired bleeding disorders |
| Diagnosis Under Consideration |
Panel for individuals with excessive bruising, nosebleeds, heavy periods, dental bleeding and other serious bleeding after invasive procedures. |
| Reference Range |
see individual tests |
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| Ordering Details |
| Test Code |
5997-2 |
| Assay Schedule |
See individual tests |
| Turnaround Time |
7-10 Days |
| Preferred Specimen and Volume |
1 lav, 3 blue (4 aliq) |
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| Specimen Handling Information |
| Specimen Storage |
Lavender Tubes should be stored and shipped separately at Room Temperature. Frozen Plasma aliquot tubes must be frozen and shipped on dry ice. |
| Causes For Specimen Rejection |
Frozen Specimens will be rejected if grossly hemolyzed, clotted, or thawed. |
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| Billing Information |
| CPT Codes |
85025 (1), 85730 (1), 85610 (1), 85240(1), 85250 (1), 85270 (1), 85245 (1), 85246 (1), 85290 (1) |
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