Test ID VWFMP von Willebrand Factor Multimer Analysis, Plasma
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AVWPR / von Willebrand Disease Profile, Plasma
Secondary ID
604411Useful For
As a reflex component of several coagulation consultation unit codes, when indicated
When results of complementary laboratory tests are abnormally low or discordant (eg, F8A / Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma; VWACT / von Willebrand Factor Activity, Plasma; and VWAG / von Willebrand Factor Antigen, Plasma)
To subtype von Willebrand disease (VWD) (primarily identify variants of type 2 VWD)
As an aid in determining appropriate treatment
Specimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | 42 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AVWPR / von Willebrand Disease Profile, Plasma
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Tuesday
Report Available
7 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
85247