FACTOR IX ACTIVITY, PLASMA

Factor IX is a clotting factor, and this test measures its activity in the plasma to diagnose bleeding disorders like hemophilia B.

Also known asFactor Ix ActivityPlasma Factor Ix ActivityPlasma

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details

FACTOR IX ACTIVITY, PLASMA Test in Vadodara Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
FACTOR IX ACTIVITY, PLASMA includes 1 parameter

  • Factor Ix Activity
Frequently Asked Questions

The Factor IX Activity Plasma Test measures the activity of Factor IX, a protein necessary for blood clotting. It is used to diagnose and monitor hemophilia B and other clotting disorders.

Individuals with a family history of hemophilia B, unexplained bleeding, or prolonged clotting times should consider this test. It is also recommended for monitoring treatment in hemophilia patients.

A blood sample is collected and analyzed using a clot-based assay to measure Factor IX activity levels.

Low Factor IX activity suggests hemophilia B or other clotting disorders, while high levels may indicate an acute-phase response or thrombosis.

Abnormal results may require additional coagulation tests, genetic counseling, and possible treatment with clotting factor concentrates or gene therapy.

Test code

1949

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Plasma CitrateBlue Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Plasma Citrate

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Tuesday,Thursday,Saturday TIME - 12:00

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Coagulation

CPT and Loinc codes

FACTOR IX ACTIVITY, PLASMA

2600