Factor XII, Activity
Ordering Recommendation
Evaluate the cause of an isolated prolonged partial thromboplastin time (PTT) in a patient who is not currently bleeding.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.
Transfer 2 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
Methodology
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection
Performed
Mon-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
58-166%
Interpretive Data
Standard
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
85280
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0030115 | Factor XII, Activity | 3232-6 |
Aliases
- Coagulation Factor XII Activity Assay, Plasma
- Factor X11a
- Hageman factor
- Hageman Factor (Contact Factor)
- Intrinsic Factor Proteins
- Intrinsic Factors
- Surface Factor