Factor VIII Inhibitor (Bethesda Assay)


Test Name
Factor VIII Inhibitor (Bethesda Assay)
Test Code
FACTI-CF8I
Specimen Type

Citrate
Must be venous or arterial collection, NOT capillary

Minimum Volume
1.4mL x2 tubes - filled to the line
Comments

Must arrive in laboratory within 1 hr of collection.

MEDICAL NOTES:
If patient is on Emicizumab therapy, request Emicizumab Factor VIII Inhibitor 
This assay MUST NOT be used for Haemophilia A patients on Emicizumab therapy.  Emicizumab interferes with APTT and one-stage Factor assays and may result in a falsely low inhibitor level.

Assay Performed
Haematology
RCH
9345 4200
Laboratory Hours: 24/7
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Assay Frequency

Thursdays. Notify laboratory to make arrangments if test is urgent.

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