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Test Code LAB2616 Coagulation Factor IX Activity Assay, Plasma

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
FACTOR IX ASSAY LAB2616 FAC9

 

Useful For/Utility

Diagnosing deficiencies, particularly hemophilia B (Christmas disease).  Assessing the impact of liver disease on hemostasis.   Investigation of a prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time.

Methodology

Electromechanical Clot Detection

Clinical Information

Factor IX is a vitamin K-dependent serine protease synthesized in the liver and participates in the intrinsic coagulation pathway. Its biological half-life is 18 to 24 hours.  Congenital deficiency inherited as an X-linked recessive bleeding disorder (hemophilia B).   Acquired deficiency associated with liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, warfarin therapy and inhibitors (rare).

Specimen Requirements

Fill Blue top tube to the etched line located just below the cap of the tube.
1.  Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate); tube must be properly filled
2.  Short-draws, over-draws, clotted or hemolyzed specimens may yield incorrect results
 

Specimen Transport Temperature

1.  Do not spin in refrigerated centrifuge.
2.  Double-centrifuged specimens are critical for accurate results - spin initial specimen, remove top 2/3 of plasma, and spin plasma again in polypropylene vial.*
3.  Aliquot top 3/4 of respun specimen and place platelet-poor plasma in polypropylene vial.*
4.  If there is a delay in transport or testing for > 4 hours, send specimen frozen.
5.  Glass vials are not acceptable for processing, transport or storage.
6.  Preferred specimen volume:  1 mL plasma
7.  Minimum specimen volume:  0.5 mL plasma
 
* 2 Aliquot labels will auto print at non-performing sites to double spin 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Upon request (day shift only)

Performing Laboratory

Coagulation-

SMDC Clinical Lab

Fargo Hospital Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85250

Reference Values

0 up to 3 Days                  35.0-56.0 % Activity

3 Days up to 31 Days      44.0-97.0 % Activity

31 Days up to 1 Year       43.0-121.0 % Activity

1 Year up to 6 Years        44.0-127.0 % Activity

6 years up to 11 Years     48.0-145.0 % Activity

11 Years up to 17 years    64.0-216.0 % Activity

Adult                                  65.0-150.0 % Activity