Factor 2 Inhibitor Reflex Panel

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

F2INHR

Epic Name

Factor 2 Inhibitor Reflex Panel

Description

Laboratory will perform Factor II activity (F2) and reflexively add Factor Inhibitor Assay (FIA) if F2 activity is below reference range.

Outside clients should fill and submit Coagulation Patient Clinical History Form: Coagulation Patient Clinical History Form

Forms & Requisitions

Outside clients should fill and submit Coagulation Patient Clinical History Form: Coagulation Patient Clinical History Form

Synonyms

F2 inhibitor, Factor II Inhibitor, FII inhibitor

Components

Code	Name
F2	Factor II Activity
FIRS	Factor Inhibitor Reflex Status

Specimen Type: Citrated Whole Blood
Collection: 3 or 5 mL BLUE TOP (Citrate) tube
Forms & Requisitions: Outside clients should fill and submit Coagulation Patient Clinical History Form: Coagulation Patient Clinical History Form
Handling Instructions: Specimen must be processed by Lab within 4 hours of collection.
Quantity: Requested: Entire Sample
Minimum: 1.5 ml plasma

Receiving Instructions: UW-MT Instructions: Take specimen to UW-MT Coag for processing. Coag Tech will freeze plasma sample for transport to HMC Coag.

HMC Instructions: Take Specimen to HMC Coag lab for processing.

Outside Laboratory: Centrifuge sample for 10 minutes, remove plasma and re-spin plasma for another 10 minutes. Decant and freeze plasma (minimum 1.5 mL) at -20° C to -80°C. Send frozen on dry ice.

Lab Department

Coagulation(COAG)

Frequency

Run Monday-Friday. Reported by end of day.

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Coagulation 206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420