Factor 9 Activity

Message
Coagulation factors are necessary for the normal function of the extrinsic and intrinsic coagulation systems.  A deficiency of any of the factors will limit the function of the coagulation cascade.


Test Code
F9


Alias/See Also
LAB3010059
FIX
IX
 


CPT Codes
85250

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a blue sodium citrate tube


Minimum Volume
Tube must be filled completely


Instructions
MUST be collected only at the following locations:
  • Duke Street Lab Testing
  • Suburban Pavillion Lab Testing
  • Women and Babies' Hospital Lab Testing


Specimen Stability
Plasma should be tested within 4 hours of collection at room temperature (20 - 25oC).  If testing can not be done at this time, centrifuge the sample to obtain platelet poor plasma (PPP).  Remove the PPP from the cells and freeze at -70oC.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens that are clotted, collected in the wrong tube, have visible gross hemolysis or have less than the expected fill.


Reference Range
Sex Age Reference Range
M/F 0 - 150 years 50 - 150 %


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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