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Factor VIII Inhibitor Assay
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Inhibitors of FVIII occur as complications of treatment in patients with classical Haemophilia A and can occur in patients previously regarded as haemostatically normal. The reported incidence of inhibitors of FVIII:C varies between 5 and 20% of patients with haemophilia and these cases present some of the most serious and challenging problems associated with the treatment of haemorrhagic disorders. |
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Availability:
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As required.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Bethesda Assay, |
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Code:
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F8I |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Reference Interval:
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<0.1 BU/mL
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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4 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Coagulation |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8135 |
| Coagulation |
Haematology |
King Edward Memorial Hospital |
6458 2751 |
| Coagulation |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4006 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 07:23 |