| Factor IX assay, Plasma |
| Registration Code |
COAG |
| Method |
ACL TOP
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| Synonyms |
Christmas Factor
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| Constituent Tests |
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| Refer to Group`
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| Price |
$NZ 70.53(Exclusive of GST) |
| Specimen collection
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| Advanced Notice |
Preferable |
| Patient Preparation
| Not Required
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| Patient Sample
| 5 mL Na citrate (3.5 mL absolute min) |
| Paediatric Sample
| 3 mL Na citrate
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| Unacceptable Samples
| Sample clotted or tube underfilled
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| Sample Delivery to Lab
| Ambient, must arrive in lab within 2 hrs of collection
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| In the Laboratory
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| Preferred Aliquot
| Plasma - platelet poor
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| Minimum Aliquot
| 0.5 mL
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| Aliquot Storage
| Store frozen -80°C |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL |
Send frozen |
| When Analysed |
Mon - Fri, business hours - urgent testing by arrangement |
| Turnaround Time |
2 hrs - 3 days |
| Contact Details |
Haematology-Haemostasis
| Interpretation
| NR 50 - 200 IU/dL
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| Comments
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