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Chromogenic Factor VIII, Activity

CHROM F8
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

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Additional Technical Information

Ordering Recommendation

Useful in combination with Factor VIII, Activity (0030095) for the initial diagnosis of mild hemophilia A. May also be used to measure factor VIII activity in the presence of a lupus anticoagulant. Monitor certain extended half-life factor VIII replacement products and measure native factor VIII or factor VIII concentrates in patients on emicizumab (Hemlibra).

Methodology

Chromogenic Assay

Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Reported

1-4 days

New York DOH Approval Status

Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate). Special Specimen Collection and Handling Hemostasis/Thrombosis Specimens guide located at https://www.aruplab.com/Specimen-Handling/SpecialSpecimenCollection/Hemostasis-Thrombosis.pdf

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.8 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum or EDTA plasma. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen at -20° C: 3 months; Frozen at -70° C: 6 months

Reference Interval

Age Reference Interval
0-6 years 56-191 percent
7-9 years 76-199 percent
10-11 years 80-209 percent
12-13 years 72-198 percent
14-15 years 69-237 percent
16-17 years 63-221 percent
18 years and older 56-191 percent

Interpretive Data

Information on the clinical uses of chromogenic FVIII activity testing can be found at arupconsult.com.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

85240

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3002344 Chromogenic Factor VIII, Activity 49865-9
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Aliases

  • ADYNOVATE, AFSTYLA, ELOCTATE
  • AHF chromogenic
  • Antihemophilic Factor (AHF) chromogenic
  • Coagulation Factor VIII Chromogenic activity assay, plasma
  • Factor VIII activity, chromogenic
  • Factor VIII chromogenic assay
  • Factor VIII:C chromogenic
  • Hemlibra; emicizumab, extended half-life factor VIII products
Chromogenic Factor VIII, Activity