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FACTOR 10 ACTIVITY
Number 197
CPT Code 85260
Alias FACTOR X ACTIVITY, STUART PROWER FACTOR
Specimen Container Blue Top Citrate
Specimen Type Plasma Citrate
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range 
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 2 mL Plasma
Stability Ambient N/A
Stability Refrigerated N/A
Stability Frozen Preferred
Patient Preparation 

Ideally, the patient should not be on anticoagulant therapy. Avoid warfarin (Coumadin) therapy for two weeks prior to the test and heparin, direct Xa, and thrombin inhibitor therapies for about three days prior to testing.

Methodology 

Factor X activity is determined using an aPTT-based one-stage clotting time assay.

Limitations 

Direct Xa or thrombin inhibitor therapy may cause factitiously low results.

Rejection Criteria 

Severe hemolysis; improper labeling; clotted specimen; specimen diluted with IV fluids; samples thawed in transit; improper sample type; sample out of stability

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsFACTOR 10, F10, F10

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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.