View Test
Test Name:
Prekallikrein, Citrated Plasma
Alternate Name: Fletcher Factor, PK
LIS Mnemonic: Meditech: PREKAL
Specimen Type: Light Blue Sodium Citrate Tube, Blood
Collection Information: Must be a full draw. Fill to exhaustion.
Reference Interval: 0 -< 5 days: 0.18-0.76 U/mL
5 -< 30 days: 0.20-0.91 U /mL
30 -< 90 days: 0.23-1.05 U/mL
90 - <180 days: 0.41-1.16 U/mL
>180 day to adult: 0.50-1.50 U/mL

Turnaround Time: 20 days
Additional Information: Note: pediatric RI based on data from PMID: 21786462
Method of Analysis: APTT based factor assay
Test was Last Updated: 8/28/2025
Testing Laboratory: Special Coagulation
Testing Site: MUMC
Laboratory Processing Instructions: 1.0 mL Plasma. Prepare as per approved procedure for platelet poor plasma. If fresh send within 4 hours at room temperature or on dry ice.
LRC Specimen Requirement: 1 mL platelet poor Sodium Citrated Plasma
LRC Specimen Handling Instructions:
Sodium citrate platelet-poor plasma into 1 mL aliquots. Separate and freeze immediately. Please send 1 aliquot per individual test ordered. Send appropriately in same dry ice container.