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Factor IX Inhibitor Profile Comprehensive

Order Code
500390
CPT
85250, 85335, 85730, 85732x3
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 test system.

Remarks

Test Includes: Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), aPTT 1:1 mix with normal plasma, aPTT 1:1 mix with normal plasma (60-minute control), aPTT 1:1 mix with saline, factor IX activity, factor IX Bethesda titer

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detailed evaluation of inhibitors to Factor IX. Guides hemophilia management.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

6 mL (2 mL in each of 3 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
500390
CPT
85250, 85335, 85730, 85732x3
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 test system.

Remarks

Test Includes: Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), aPTT 1:1 mix with normal plasma, aPTT 1:1 mix with normal plasma (60-minute control), aPTT 1:1 mix with saline, factor IX activity, factor IX Bethesda titer

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detailed evaluation of inhibitors to Factor IX. Guides hemophilia management.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

6 mL (2 mL in each of 3 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