Von Willebrand multimers
The pattern of Von Willebrand multimers present in a patients plasma aid in the sub-classification of Von Willebrands disease
| Tube | 05 (CP) - Citrate |
|---|---|
| ID | 12721 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | These tests are performed at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. |
| Turn Around | 90 days |
| Send to | Specialist Coagulation Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor Pathology Block 32 St James University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Contact | https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology-2/specialist-laboratory-medicine-slm/specialist-coagulation/?stage=Stage |
| Collection Con | 2 x citrate samples (all citrate tubes must be filled to the line). Samples must be processed within 6 hours of being taken. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | vWF Low MW Multimers: 13.3-23.5%. vWF Intermediate MW Multimers: 25.3-35.5%. vWF High MW Multimers: 42.9-58.8% |
| Units | % |
| Telepath | VWMUH |
| ICE Codes | LVWM |
