Factor IX Activity and Human Inhibitor

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Tested at Quest Diagnostics.

This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.


Test Code
FACTOR IX ACT & HUMAN INH(O)


CPT Codes
85250, 85335

Preferred Specimen
2 mL [x2] plasma collected in 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL (x2)


Instructions
Platelet poor plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube for 15 minutes at approximately 1500 x 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 vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcL). Freeze immediately and ship on dry ice. Do not thaw.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Frozen Only
Refrigerated: Frozen Only
Frozen: 14 days


Methodology
Clot Based Assay • Photometric Clot Detection

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues; Report available: 3 days



Reference Range
Factor IX Activity 60-160 % normal
Factor IX Inhibitor ≤0.4 BU


Clinical Significance
Factor IX Human Inhibitor provides a quantitative determination of inhibitors. This aids in developing treatment strategies for patients with hemophilia.



Last Updated: April 3, 2018


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.