Factor III Assay Test

The Factor III Assay test is performed on a sample of blood to measure levels of Factor III in blood. It is performed to confirm Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Liver Disorder and also during treatment and after treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Liver Disorder. Also known as Factor III Assay. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is characterized by systemic activation of blood coagulation, which results in generation and deposition of fibrin, leading to microvascular thrombi in various organs and contributing to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).

No special preparation is required for these tests, Wearing a short sleeve or sleeveless shirt or T-shirt will be helpful for the technicians to draw blood from the veins.

This test is used to confirm Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Liver Disorder and also during treatment and after treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Liver Disorder. DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) has been just a secondary to an underlying disorder which may be any of these, Sepsis and severe infection, Trauma, Organ destruction, Malignancy, Severe transfusion reaction, Obstetric complications, Retained dead fetus syndrome, Vascular abnormalities, Severe hepatic failure, Severe toxic reactions, Heat stroke and hypothermia, hemorrhagic skin necrosis, and Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome. All these underlying diseases can be avoided if Factor III Assay is done as early as possible. The normal result for Factor Iii Assay Blood for Factor III is 80 - 120% for Unisex gender and for All age groups.

For the blood to be drawn, at first the area is cleansed with an antiseptic and tourniquet is placed around the upper arm for pressure. A needle is inserted into the vein and blood is drawn and collected in a vial. Now, the tourniquet is removed and the patient is provided with cotton balls to prevent further bleeding.