Test directory: Factor VII Activity

Ordering Code 4323
Test Name Factor VII Activity
Alias Proconvertin
Stable Factor
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container Citrate, 3.2% (Lt Blue)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Draw 2 full Citrate tubes. Mix tubes well.
Handling Instructions Double centrifuge coag plasma. Separate and freeze immediately. Strict frozen. Do not thaw.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria Clotted, Hemolyzed, Ambient, Refrigerated, Thawed, Under filled tube, Over filled tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Photometric Clot Detection
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Factor VII Activity ALL See report.