Factor VIII Inhibitor Pn 40083

Test Code
FAC8INHIB


Alias/See Also
FAC8INHIB


CPT Codes
85335

Includes
Factor VIII Inhibitor, EIA Screen and Factor VIII Activity, Clotting

If Factor VIII Inhibitor, EIA Screen is positive, the Nijmegen Assay will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 85335).


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


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Collect 3 blue tubes spin within 60 min 6ml frozen


Transport Container
BLUE


Transport Temperature
F


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


Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sun; Report available: 4 days


Reference Range

See individual tests



Clinical Significance
The presence of alloantibodies against factor VIII activity is a complication of treatment in hemophilia A, while the presence of autoantibodies may develop spontaneously in patients with acquired Factor VIII-C deficiency. The presence of Factor VIII inhibitor may lead to the neutralization (inactivation) of transfused or endogenous Factor VIII activity. The detection and magnitude of Factor VIII inhibitor is of great importance in the care of these patients. Factor VIII inhibitor EIA assay provides a quick method for the detection of Factor VIII inhibitor with less sample volume.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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.