Von Willebrands Screen
Test Information
Test Name
Von Willebrands Screen
Synonyms
VWD Screen; Collagen Binding Assay; Factor VIII Related Antigen; VWF; VWS; VWD; DAVVP challenge
Price
$155.00
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Preferred Specimen
Citrates x 4 & EDTA (Whole blood)
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Collection Information
Preparation
- Must reach lab within 7 hours of collection, collect close to Courier time if necessary
Processing Information
Registration Code
VWS (Processing Query)
Notes
- Use "Processing Query" to Haematology to confirm test(s) required
- 3x citrates double spun and freeze within 8 hours of collection, referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory for VW Screening
- VWS includes: Factor VIII, Collagen Binding CBA, Factor VIII related antigen vWF:Ag, Ristocetin Cofactor (Ricof)
- 1x citrate & 1x EDTA, process inhouse for CBC and Coagulation Screen
- If PFA required as confirmed by Haematology, refer to PFA for specimen requirement
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Send Away Transport
Frozen
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