| Laboratory: | Hematology | ||||
| Test Name: |
FACTOR IX CHROMOGENIC ASSAY - HSC - (P)
Test Code:
FAIX
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| Clinical Information: |
Clinical Hematologist consult required prior to collection.
Test performed at: HSC Haemostasis Laboratory (Hematopathology). The Chromogenic Factor IX assay is used only for monitoring of extended half life Factor IX products in patients with Factor IX products in patients with Factor IX deficiency. |
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| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 1.5 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.75 mL
If approved, spin sample once. Aliquot sample into another tube. Spin sample again and aliquot the sample into another tube. Freeze sample at -20°C; then ship to HSC. If sample is urgent, send sample immediately without spinning down. |
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| Referral: |
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| Reference Values: |
See report.
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| Availability: |
By Prior Arrangement Only
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| More Information: |
For monitoring of extended half life Factor IX product ONLY.
Samples are to be forwarded to the Hemostasis Lab regardless of sample volume or number of tubes for discussions with the physician and the lab director. |