FACTOR VIII ANTIGEN(o)

Test Code

CPT Codes
85244

Preferred Specimen

1 mL frozen platelet-poor plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Platelet poor plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube for 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic screw-cap vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic screw-cap vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10, 000/mcL). Freeze immediately and ship on dry ice. Do not thaw.

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Frozen. Ship on dry ice.

Specimen Stability

Frozen (-20°C): 30 days
Frozen (-70°C): 6 months

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

As needed: at least 1x/month

Report Available

2-31 days

Reference Range

0.60-1.95 IU/mL

Clinical Significance

Factor VIII Antigen - An ELISA for Factor VIII antigen may be used in conjunction with the functional assays in the assessment of Factor VIII replacement therapies, assessment of carrier status, as well as to distinguish those patients that may be deemed cross-reactive material (CRM) positive.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

Additional Information
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Last Updated: August 5, 2024

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