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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnosis and monitoring of Haemophilia A and von Willebrands disorder. For suspected cases of von willebrands disorder a PFA100 test may be indicated in addition to the FVIII complex.
Includes measurement of FVIIIC, vWF:RCo, vWF:Ag and vWF:CB. Each of these may be ordered individually. |
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Availability:
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As required. Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Collagen Binding Assay, Ristocetin Cofactor, Von Willebrand Factor Antigen, Von Willebrand Screen, VWF:Collagen Binding Assay, |
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Code:
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FAC8/VWF/RNF/CBA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Reference Interval:
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FVIIIC 50 to 200
vWF:RCo 50 to 200
vWF:Ag 50 to 200
vWF:CB 50 to 200
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sodium Citrate-3.2% x 2 (BLUE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5.4mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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4 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Coagulation |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8135 |
| Coagulation |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4006 |
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Last Updated : 28-10-2020 16:03 |