Test directory: Factor XIII Activity

Ordering Code 4326
Test Name Factor XIII Activity
Alias Factor XIII, Functional
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container Citrate, 3.2% (Lt Blue)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Draw full tube
Mix tube well
Record oral anticoagulation therapy on req and line 14.
Handling Instructions Separate and freeze immediately
Strict frozen. Do not thaw.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Rejection Criteria Clotted, Hemolyzed, Ambient, Refrigerated, Thawed, Under filled tube, Over filled tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Chromogenic
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Factor XIII Activity ALL See report.