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Unit Code 9070:
Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma

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

Diagnosing hemophilia A

 

Diagnosing vWD when measured with the vWF antigen and

ristocetin cofactor activity

 

Diagnosing acquired deficiency states

 

Investigation of prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Clot-Based Assay         
Not offered for detection of hemophilia carrier.
COAGULATION TESTING IS HIGHLY COMPLEX, OFTEN 
REQUIRING THE PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPLE ASSAYS AND 
CORRELATION WITH CLINICAL INFORMATION. FOR THAT
REASON, WE SUGGEST ORDERING "COAGULATION 
CONSULTATIONS".

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Coag Factor VIII Activity Assay, P

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

F8A

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma

Factor VIII - Off hours order 399

Factor VIII Activity Assay

Hemophilia A

Soft-F8A