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von Willebrand Factor Multimers (New test)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | VWMULT |
| Test group | von Willebrand |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Electrophoresis |
| Container type | Blue top filled to full extent of vacuum |
| Amount to Collect | 2.7 mL blood |
| Sample type | Citrated plasma |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL plasma |
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL plasma |
| Processing notes | Deliver specimen immediately to Hematology M524 for processing. |
| Normal range | Normal pattern |
| Synonyms | Factor VIII Multimers; Factor VIII-Related Antigen Multimers; FVIII:RM; vW Multimers; von Willebrand multimers; von willebrand related multimers; VW factor multimers; Factor VIII-Related Multimers; Factor 8 Multimers; Factor 8-Related Antigen Multimers; F8 vW Multimers; von Willebrand multimers; von willebrand related multimers; VW factor multimers; Factor 8-Related Multimers |
| Stability | Frozen 6 months |
| Turn around times | 3-5 days |
| Additional information | von Willebrand Disease is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder; it may also be acquired. von Willebrand Factor is necessary for platelet adhesion to injured endothelium. von Willebrand Factor Antigen, Multimeric Analysis is useful when type 2 disease is suspected and to further categorize disease. |
| CPT coding | 85247-90 |
| Last Updated | 2/14/2013 11:25:03 AM |
| Entry Number | 1532 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667