Factor VII-activity (cp) (Citrated plasma, frozen (cp))

Testcode:	E_F7
Specimens:	1 ml Citrated plasma, frozen (cp)
Preanalytics/Notes:	Please always send a separate specimen for this test. To avoid clotting please mix test tube carefully several times directly after collection of blood. Centrifugation process should be started after about 60 minutes. Please centrifuge sample at least for 15 minutes (1500 x g). Plasma / supernatant should be transferred by pipette to a collection tube without any buffer or other substances. Please label as citrated plasma. Freeze and send frozen.
Method:	coagulometric
Dimension:	%
Set-up:	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Duration:	1 day
Indication/Significance:	Diagnostic assessment of a low Quick value of unclear origin, usually only makes sense with factors II, V and X Anamnestic bleeding tendency or known factor deficiency in the family
Interpretation:	Reduced activity due to more… Reduced activity due to synthesis disorder: Congenital deficiency; homozygous factor VII deficiency with values of < 10 % of the standard very rare, heterozygous deficiency with slightly reduced activity relatively common Combined deficiency of factors II, VII, IX and X Acquired deficiency with vitamin K deficiency, coumarin therapy and hepatocellular insufficiency close
Further tests:	Factors II, V, IX and X; molecular genetic diagnosis

performance by Bioscientia medical service centers

both sex
0 Months	55 - 108 %
from 1 Month - 4 Months	43 - 141 %
from 5 Months - 10 Months	55 - 128 %
from 11 Months - 4 Years	48 - 124 %
from 5 Years - 9 Years	55 - 135 %
Please note the new reference range.
from 10 Years - 16 Years	55 - 133 %
Please note the new reference range.
from 17 Years - 120 Years	50 - 129 %

Representation of age: "from" refers to the commenced year(s) (month) of age; "until" refers to the completed year(s) (month) of age.