Factor IX Activity

Message


Performed in the Hematology Laboratory x5475, 76.  Sample MUST be drawn to minimum fill line on tube.




Test Code
F9


Alias/See Also
Factor IX


CPT Codes
85250

Preferred Specimen
plasma


Minimum Volume
2.7 mL. Sample MUST be drawn to minimum fill line on tube or the sample will be rejected as QNS.


Instructions


If drawn with other coagulation assays: for up to 3 tests draw2, 2.7mL sodium citrate tubes. For 4 or more coagulation tests, draw 3, 2.7 mL sodium citrate tubes.




Transport Container
Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate), 2.7 mL draw tubes


Transport Temperature


Room temperature




Specimen Stability
Refrigerator Stability: 4 hours
Plasma is stable for 6 months frozen at -70 degrees C.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, QNS, Clotted


Methodology
Optical clot detection

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday from 8-4pm


Reference Range
0 - 5 days 15% 91%
    15% 91%
5 days - 1 month 21% 81%
    21% 81%
1 month - 3 months 21% 113%
    21% 113%
3 months - 6 months 36% 136%
    36% 136%
6 months - 150 years 50% 150%
    50% 150%
**Female Ranges are in BLUE


Clinical Significance
To work up abnormal PTT; congenital or acquired deficiencies (vit. k and liver disease); monitor hemophilia treatment




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.