Factor XI 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 XI ACT & HUMAN INH(O)


CPT Codes
85270, 85335

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


Minimum Volume
1 mL (x2)


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Frozen Only
Refrigerated: Frozen Only
Frozen -20° C: 14 days
Frozen -70° C: 1 year


Methodology
Clot based, Bethesda Assay

Setup Schedule
Sets up 1 day a week.


Report Available
3 days


Reference Range
Factor XI Activity 65-150 %normal
Factor XI Human Inhibitor <0.4 Bethesda unit


Clinical Significance
Factor XI Inactivator assay issued to quantitate inhibitor present in patient sample. The Bethesda assay is the most common test for determination of circulating FXI inhibitor in plasma.



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.