Investigation Name:VWF Multimers

Pathology Laboratory:Haematology Laboratory (Referred Test)

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Minimum Sample Volume:12 ml

Expected Turnaround Time:30 days

Test Code:VWAT

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Report will list multimers present or absent and type of vWD present

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Notify Lab that samples are coming and take the samples in the morning.
Samples are sent at 1pm Mon-Fri.

The test is only performed with the authorisation of a Consultant Haematologist.

Please note:THIS IS A GENETIC TEST AND WILL ONLY BE PERFORMED WITH A PATIENT CONSENT LETTER. Please call the lab if further information is needed.

Reference Laboratory Details:Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre
Coagulation Laboratory, Floor H
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road, Sheffield
S10 2JF

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:BCH

Posting Address / Requirements:Send frozen.
Call lab to say the sample is on the way.
Also send VWFAg level report.