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Factor IX Inhibitor

Order Code
500443
CPT
85250, 85335
Test Details
Synonyms

Bethesda Titer

TAT

9 days

Methodology

The factor IX inhibitor (Bethesda Titer) assay is performed using an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)-based system.

Remarks

Test Includes: Factor IX activity, factor IX Bethesda titer (Bethesda titer is not indicated and is canceled if the factor activity is >40%.)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects inhibitors to Factor IX. Important in managing Hemophilia B with resistance to therapy.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

4 mL (2 mL in each of the 2 tubes)

Specimen Container

Blue top (sodium citrate) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Citrated Plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Contact Technical Support
Order Code
500443
CPT
85250, 85335
Test Details
Synonyms

Bethesda Titer

TAT

9 days

Methodology

The factor IX inhibitor (Bethesda Titer) assay is performed using an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)-based system.

Remarks

Test Includes: Factor IX activity, factor IX Bethesda titer (Bethesda titer is not indicated and is canceled if the factor activity is >40%.)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects inhibitors to Factor IX. Important in managing Hemophilia B with resistance to therapy.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

4 mL (2 mL in each of the 2 tubes)

Specimen Container

Blue top (sodium citrate) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Citrated Plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Contact Technical Support