Test Directory
Factor VIII:C
Containers - Adult
Green Cap Tube 3.0ml (Sarstedt)
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Volume Range
3ml
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
Containers - Child
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1.4ml citrate sarstedt monovette tube
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Volume Range
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
Reference ranges
Factor VIII Assays (Units: IU/mL)
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FVIII (eight)
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*Neonates Day1
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0.5 – 1.78
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*Neonates Day5
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0.54 – 1.54
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*Infants Day30
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0.50 – 1.57
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*Infants Day90
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0.50 – 1.25
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*Infants Day180
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0.50 – 1.09
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Adult
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0.50 – 1.50
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*Applies to term infants – preterm infants may have a different value.
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
Transport arrangements
Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Samples should be transported to the laboratory ASAP
Special instructions for collection
The coagulation samples (green top) MUST be filled to the green line indicated on the tube.
How to request
Must be discussed and arranged with Haematology medical staff.
Availability
Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00
Please contact the laboratory for urgent samples outside of routine hours.
Anticipated turnaround
7 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
The laboratory will telephone abnormal results where it appears that these are likely to be clinically significant. Please provide a telephone/ bleep number.