Ordering Recommendation

Use to identify causal F8 variant in individuals with mild to moderate hemophilia A or to determine carrier status for those with a family history of mild to moderate hemophilia A. For severe hemophilia A, Hemophilia A (F8) 2 Inversions with Reflex to Sequencing and Reflex to Deletion/Duplication (3004232) is recommended.

New York DOH Approval Status

Testing is not New York state approved. Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York state-approved laboratory.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender or pink (EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution A or B).

Specimen Preparation

Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)
New York State Clients: 5 mL (Min: 2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens; saliva; buccal brush or swab; FFPE tissue

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Massively Parallel Sequencing

Performed

Varies

Reported

10-15 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data

Refer to report

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Gene tested:  F8

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

81407

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3004242 Hemophilia A (F8) Specimen 66746-9
3004243 Hemophilia A (F8) Interp 94234-2
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Aliases

  • F8 deficiency sequencing
Hemophilia A (F8) Sequencing