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Test ID: F11IS    
Coagulation Factor XI Inhibitor Screen, Plasma

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to coagulation factor XI

Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

Factor XI inhibitors typically arise in patients with congenital XI deficiency (hemophilia C), after infusion of fresh frozen plasma or factor XI concentrates. Acquired factor XI inhibitors rarely occur spontaneously.

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

FACTOR XI ACTIVITY ASSAY

Adults: 55-150%

Normal, full-term newborn infants or healthy premature infants may have decreased levels (> or =10%) which may not reach adult levels for > or =180 days postnatal.*

*See Pediatric Hemostasis References in Coagulation Studies in Special Instructions.

 

FACTOR XI INHIBITOR SCREEN

Negative

Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

Normally, there is no inhibitor, ie, negative.

 

If the screening assays indicate the presence of an inhibitor, it will be quantitated and reported in Bethesda (or equivalent) units.

Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

If the presence or type of inhibitor is unknown, LUPPR/83092 Lupus Anticoagulant Profile should be ordered, except for screening studies in patients with known hemophilia A or B.

 

Occasionally, a potent lupus-like anticoagulant may cause false-positive testing for a specific factor inhibitor (eg, factor VIII or IX); see preceding Caution statement.

 

Not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor or other inhibitors not specific for coagulation factors.

 

Not useful for the detection of a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant.

Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature

1. Feinstein DI: Acquired inhibitors of blood coagulation. In Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. Edited by R Hoffman, EJ Benz Jr, SJ Shattil, et al. New York, Livingstone Press, 1991, pp 1380-1394

2. Kasper CK: Treatment of factor VIII inhibitors. Prog Hemost Thromb 1989;9:57-86

Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test