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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

604411

Useful 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 Cit

Specimen 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 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

85247