Factor IX Activity (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
12308001155


Alias/See Also
LAB308: Factor IX Activity


CPT Codes
85250x1

Preferred Specimen
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2


Other Acceptable Specimens
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: NA CITRATE ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2


Instructions
Deliver to lab immediately, do NOT expose tubes to ice or cold. Blood tubes must be filled to the stated volume. Over- or under-filled tubes will be rejected. Adult: 2.7 mL exactly in (Lt blue tube) *Pediatric: 1.8 mL exactly in pediatric coag tube*


Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability:  20 to 25°C, centrifuge and test within 4 hrs.                        Plasma: For transport and testing beyond 4 hrs, stable at -20 C for two weeks.  @ -70 C stability is 6 months.  Maintain frozen during shipment.


Report Available
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: No TAT min
Routine: 4320 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: No TAT min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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