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Test Code 5BETH Factor V Bethesda Units, Plasma


Ordering Guidance


If type of inhibitor is unknown, order APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma.



Specimen Required


Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:

-ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma

-ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma

-APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma

-5INHE / Factor V Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma


Useful For

Detecting and quantifying the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor V

Reporting Name

FV Bethesda Units, P

Specimen Type

Plasma Na Cit

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Na Cit Frozen 14 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

-ACBL / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Comprehensive, Plasma

-APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma

-5INHE / Factor V Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma

 

≤0.5 Bethesda Units

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

85335

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
5BETH FV Bethesda Units, P 3191-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
607433 FV Bethesda Units, P 3191-4

Specimen Retention Time

7 days