The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Specimen Collection

Test Name: Factor V Assay
Test Code: FACTS-CF5
Specimen Type: Citrate Must be venous or arterial collection, NOT capillary
Minimum Volume: 1.4 mL - filled to the line
Comments: Must arrive in the laboratory within 1 hr collection
LAB NOTES: Add-On Tests - check with Haematology first (see CH-W-148)
Assay Performed: Haematology; RCH; 9345 4200; Laboratory Hours: 24/7; ––
Assay Frequency: Thursdays. Notify laboratory to make arrangments if test is urgent.