| Ordering Recommendation: |
Not an initial test in the diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (VWD). Ordering should be limited to specialists. Supplementary test for the subclassification of established VWD.
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| Methodology: |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
7-13 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Light blue (citrated).
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL citrated plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
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