This confidential blood examination for Factor XIII Assay is accessible at all of the thirty one private hospitals around the UK
Included in every single request for Factor XIII Assay are a Doctors Referral, all Phlebotomy fees (your blood taken at a Private Hospital), all laboratory fees and includes our GP comments.
Inclusions: analysis for this analyte only.
Special Instructions: Send to lab immediately. Sample should be separated and frozen within two hours of being taken. If a delay is expected with transportation to the laboratory samples must be transported frozen. If collecting using Butterfly system discard initial blue bottle., If possible it is preferable to collect blood WITHOUT using tourniquet. Citrate (Blue bottles) MUST always be taken before other coloured bottles and filled to the line.
Attendance Restrictions: No Special Attendance Restrictions.
Laboratory Notes: See Report
Sample Container: 2 x Blue
Fasting: If fasting is required, it will be explained on your Pathology Passport. 8 hours fasting is sufficient when it is required.