Test Directory

Factor IX:C

Containers - Adult

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Green Cap Tube 3.0ml (Sarstedt)
Volume Range

3ml

Additive per Container

Sodium Citrate

Containers - Child

1.4ml citrate sarstedt monovette tube
Volume Range

1.4ml

Additive per Container

Sodium Citrate

Reference ranges

Factor IX Assays (Units: IU/mL)
 
FIX (nine)
*Neonates Day1
0.15 – 0.91
*Neonates Day5
0.15 – 0.91
*Infants Day30
0.21 – 0.81
*Infants Day90
0.21 – 1.13
*Infants Day180
0.36 – 1.36
Adult
0.50 – 1.50
*Applies to term infants – preterm infants may have a different value.

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000

Transport arrangements

Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Samples should be transported to the laboratory ASAP

Special instructions for collection

The coagulation samples (green top) MUST be filled to the green line indicated on the tube.

How to request

Must be discussed and arranged with Haematology medical staff.

Availability

Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00
Please contact the laboratory for urgent samples outside of routine hours.

Anticipated turnaround

7 days

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

The laboratory will telephone abnormal results where it appears that these are likely to be clinically significant. Please provide telelphone/ bleep number.