Sample type: Whole Blood
Test name: Factor IX Assay
Condition / Indication: To detect acquired or inherited deficiency of factor IX. To monitor factor levels
Special precautions & notes: Unable to test samples that are clotted or poor venepuncture; venepuncture near a drip site; inadequately filled samples; Old sample (>12 hours) or samples from patients on anticoagulation therapy
Reference range: 0.65-1.50 iu/ml. For paediatric reference ranges please view attached table
Container: Citrate (Blue top)
Ideal volume (mL): 2.7 mL
Discipline: Haematology
Turnaround time: 10 days