| Primary
Name |
Factor
V Assay |
| Synonym |
Factor
V Functional Assay |
| Synonym |
-- |
| Contraction |
FV |
| Contraction |
-- |
| Contraction |
-- |
| UAB
Procedure Number |
2500290 |
| CPT
Code |
85220 |
| Specimen |
Collect
one (1) blue-stopper tube (3.2% sodium citrate), filled to specified
volume. Do not underfill or overfill.
|
| Specimen
Management |
Note
time of collection and time of last treatment if applicable.
Centrifuge blue-stopper tube within 1 hour of collection,
separate plasma and test or quick-freeze at -70°C. |
| Specimen
Accepted |
Daily
including weekends |
| Times
Available |
0730-1600;
deliver to lab by 1300 for same-day results |
| Test
Performed |
Monday-Friday. |
| Available
Stat? |
Pathologist's
approval required. |
| Description |
Congenital
factor V deficiency is rare and is inherited as an autosomal recessive
mutation. Acquired factor V deficiency is seen in liver disease, disseminated
intravascular coagulation, and due to acquired inhibitors. Factor V deficiency
is associated with mild to moderate bleeding. |
| Reference
Interval |
50-150% |
| Critical
Value |
-- |
| Therapeutic
Range |
-- |
| Follow-up
Test |
-- |
| Associated
With |
Bleeding
disorders |
| Associated
With |
Liver
disease |
