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Prekallikrein Assay

Order Code
500194
CPT
85292
Test Details
Synonyms

Fletcher Factor Assay

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Factor prekallikrein activity is determined utilizing an aPTT-based one-stage clotting time assay. Factor prekallikrein-depleted plasma is used as the substrate and the clotting time with the patient plasma is compared to theclotting time of normal pooled plasma

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Tests for prekallikrein deficiency. Rare cause of prolonged aPTT.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Blue top (sodium citrate) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Citrated Plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 2 weeks
Order Code
500194
CPT
85292
Test Details
Synonyms

Fletcher Factor Assay

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Factor prekallikrein activity is determined utilizing an aPTT-based one-stage clotting time assay. Factor prekallikrein-depleted plasma is used as the substrate and the clotting time with the patient plasma is compared to theclotting time of normal pooled plasma

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Tests for prekallikrein deficiency. Rare cause of prolonged aPTT.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Blue top (sodium citrate) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Citrated Plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 2 weeks