Factor XIII is a coagulation protein that plays an important role in the stabilisation of a fibrin clot.
Uses a spectrophotometric method.
A Clauss Fibrinogen estimation is run alongside the method to ascertain optimal fibrinogen levels.
Tube
05 (CP) – Citrate
ID
12713
Availability
Weekdays (or 24/7 if urgent)
Additional information
The test is performed at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital Haemostasis lab, Sheffield.
Turn around
10 days (same day available on demand for urgent requests)
Send to
Specialist Coagulation
Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor
Pathology
Block 32
St James University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Contact
Collection Con
Citrate x 1 (single assay), citrate x 2 (multiple assays). All citrate samples must be filled to line please.
Samples must be received & frozen within 6 hours of being taken.
Sample REQ
50 – 150
Ref. Range (Male)
50 – 150
Ref. Range (Female)
50 – 150
Ref. Range (Paed)
50 – 150
Ref. Range Notes
Critical telephone values: Any abnormal factor assay with clinical details: bleeding. Factor assays less than 10% (unless on a patient known to have a factor deficiency).
Units
iu/dL