High Molecular Weight Kininogen (HMWK), Activity
Ordering Recommendation
Use to 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
Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.
Light blue (sodium citrate).
Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Frozen.
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Clotting
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-14 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
85293
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2007579 | High Molecular Weight Kininogen (HMWK) | 52754-9 |
Aliases
- Fitzgerald Factor
Esoterix Coagulation