| Laboratory: | Hematology |
| Test Name: |
FACTOR IX CHROMOGENIC ASSAY - HSC - (P)
Test Code:
FAIX
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| Clinical Information: |
Clinical Hematology consult required prior to collection or initiate hemostasis (Hematopathologist) consult F140-80-48A.
The Chromogenic Factor IX assay is used only for monitoring of extended half life Factor IX products. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 1.0 mL
NaCitrate Tubes: Centrifuge according to lab's current process for coagulation sample. Remove plasma with transfer pipette. Do not disturb buffy coat. Place in plastic tube and re-centrifuge, capped. Remove plasma again leaving small portion and aliquot into plastic tube, cap and indicate "spun x 2" on labels. Freeze immediately at -20°C. Transport frozen on ice. |
| Referral: |
Test performed at: HSC Haemostasis Laboratory Ph: 204-787-2105.
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
See report.
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| Availability: | |
| See Also: | |
| 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. |