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Test Code CH9 Chromogenic Factor IX Activity Assay, Plasma

Important Note

This test is only orderable by the laboratory.  To request this test in EPIC, please order LAB001 MAYO MISCELLANEOUS TEST.  Fill out appropriate prompts and request the Mayo test code listed above.

If you need further assistance, please contact the laboratory at 406-414-5010.


Ordering Guidance


Coagulation testing is highly complex, often requiring the performance of multiple assays and correlation with clinical information. For that reason, ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma is recommended.



Necessary Information


 



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Platelet-poor plasma

Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)

Submission Container/Tube: Polypropylene vial preferred

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. For complete instructions, see Coagulation Guidelines for Specimen Handling and Processing

2. Centrifuge, transfer all plasma into a plastic vial, and centrifuge plasma again.

3. Aliquot plasma into a separate plastic vial leaving 0.25 mL in the bottom of centrifuged vial.

4. Freeze plasma immediately (no longer than 4 hours after collection) at -20° C or, ideally, at -40° C or below.

Additional Information:

1. Double-centrifuged specimen is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.

2. Each coagulation assay requested should have its own vial.


Useful For

Monitoring coagulation factor replacement therapy of selected extended half-life coagulation factor replacements

 

Aiding in the diagnosis of hemophilia B using a 2-stage assay, especially when a 1-stage assay was normal

Testing Algorithm

This assay is indicated in situations where there is a clinical suspicion of hemophilia B diagnosis, when the 1-stage assay is normal. However, this assay is also recommended for accurate classification of hemophilia B.

 

For more information see Hemophilia Testing Algorithm.

Specimen Type

Plasma Na Cit

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Na Cit Frozen 14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

65-140%

 

Chromogenic factor IX activity generally correlates with the one-stage FIX activity. In full term/premature neonates, infants, children, and adolescents the one-stage FIX activity* is similar to adults. However, no similar data for chromogenic FIX activity are available.(Appel IM, Grimminck B, Geerts J, Stigter R, Cnossen MH, Beishuizen A. Age dependency of coagulation parameters during childhood and puberty. J Thromb Haemost. 2012;10(11):2254-2263)

 

*See Pediatric Hemostasis References section in Coagulation Guidelines for Specimen Handling and Processing

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

85130

Method Name

Chromogenic