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Chromogenic Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma

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

Monitoring coagulation factor replacement therapy of selected extended half-life coagulation factor replacements

 

Aiding in the diagnosis of hemophilia A using a 2-stage assay, especially when the 1-stage assay result was normal

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This assay is indicated in situations where there is a clinical suspicion of hemophilia A diagnosis, but the 1-stage factor VIII (FVIII) assay result is normal. However, recent guidelines recommend this assay be performed in addition to the 1-stage assay in the initial workup of hemophilia A.

 

Testing for autoantibodies to FVIII in the presence of a low FVIII activity may be clinically indicated. For adding on FVIII inhibitor, call 800-533-1710 within 7 days to assess if adequate plasma sample is available.

 

For more information see Hemophilia Testing Algorithm.

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

Chromogenic

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Chromogenic FVIII, P

Aliases
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Adynovate (octogog alfa pegol)

Afstyla (rFVIII-SC)

Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant)

Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Fc Fusion Protein

Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), PEGylated

Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Single Chain

Chromogenic

Eloctate (rFVIII-Fc)

Extend Half-life

Factor 8

Factor VIII

Kovaltry Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant)

Long Acting glycoPEGylated

Nuwiq (simoctocog alfa)

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This assay is indicated in situations where there is a clinical suspicion of hemophilia A diagnosis, but the 1-stage factor VIII (FVIII) assay result is normal. However, recent guidelines recommend this assay be performed in addition to the 1-stage assay in the initial workup of hemophilia A.

 

Testing for autoantibodies to FVIII in the presence of a low FVIII activity may be clinically indicated. For adding on FVIII inhibitor, call 800-533-1710 within 7 days to assess if adequate plasma sample is available.

 

For more information see Hemophilia Testing Algorithm.

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Plasma Na Cit

Ordering Guidance

Coagulation testing is highly complex, often requiring the performance of multiple assays and correlation with clinical information. For that reason, a coagulation consultation is recommended.

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Specimen Type: Platelet-poor plasma

Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Specimen must be collected prior to factor replacement therapy.

2. For complete instructions, see Coagulation Guidelines for Specimen Handling and Processing

3. Centrifuge, transfer all plasma into a plastic vial, and centrifuge plasma again.

4. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial leaving 0.25 mL in the bottom of centrifuged vial.

5. Freeze plasma immediately (no longer than 4 hours after collection) at -20 degrees C or, ideally, at -40 degrees C or below.

Additional Information:

1. Double-centrifuged specimen is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.

2. Each coagulation assay requested should have its own vial.

Special Instructions
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Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Coagulation Test Request (T753) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

0.5 mL

Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK
IV heparin contamination Reject

Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Na Cit Frozen 14 days

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

Monitoring coagulation factor replacement therapy of selected extended half-life coagulation factor replacements

 

Aiding in the diagnosis of hemophilia A using a 2-stage assay, especially when the 1-stage assay result was normal

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This assay is indicated in situations where there is a clinical suspicion of hemophilia A diagnosis, but the 1-stage factor VIII (FVIII) assay result is normal. However, recent guidelines recommend this assay be performed in addition to the 1-stage assay in the initial workup of hemophilia A.

 

Testing for autoantibodies to FVIII in the presence of a low FVIII activity may be clinically indicated. For adding on FVIII inhibitor, call 800-533-1710 within 7 days to assess if adequate plasma sample is available.

 

For more information see Hemophilia Testing Algorithm.

Clinical Information
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Factor VIII (FVIII) is synthesized in the endothelial cells of the liver and, perhaps, in other tissues. It is a coagulation cofactor that circulates bound to von Willebrand factor and is part of the intrinsic coagulation pathway. The biological half-life is 9 to 18 hours (average is 12 hours).

 

Congenital FVIII deficiency is inherited in a recessive X-linked manner and results in hemophilia A, which has an incidence of 1 in 10,000 live male births. Patients with severe deficiency (<1%) experience spontaneous bleeding episodes (eg, hemarthrosis, deep-tissue bleeding), whereas patients with moderate or mild deficiency (>1%) typically experience post-trauma or surgical bleeding.

 

FVIII activity assays (FVIII:C) are performed to diagnose hemophilia A and to monitor FVIII replacement therapy. FVIII:C assays are typically 1-stage clotting assays. However, there is a subset of patients with mild hemophilia A who have shown discrepantly low results when measured with the 2-stage (chromogenic) assay, indicating that testing patients with a mild bleeding history with both a 1- and 2-stage assay would aid in diagnosis. In addition, there are new treatment options using long-acting glycoPEGylated products. Pharmacokinetic studies are showing that ideal monitoring of patients should be performed by the 2-stage chromogenic assay.

Reference Values
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55.0-200.0%

 

Chromogenic factor VIII activity generally correlates with the one-stage FVIII activity. In full term/premature neonates, infants, children, and adolescents the one-stage FVIII activity* is similar to adults. However, no similar data for chromogenic FVIII activity are available.(Appel IM, Grimminck B, Geerts J, Stigter R, Cnossen MH, Beishuizen A. Age dependency of coagulation parameters during childhood and puberty. J Thromb Haemost. 2012;10(11):2254-63)

 

*See Pediatric Hemostasis References section in Coagulation Guidelines for Specimen Handling and Processing

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

Factor VIII deficiency may be seen in congenital hemophilia A, acquired (autoimmune) hemophilia A, or von Willebrand disease (congenital and acquired). Laboratory artifacts that may result in artificially reduced factor VIII include specimens collected in EDTA, instead of citrate, or heparin contamination of the plasma specimen.

 

Elevated factor VIII may be seen in acute or chronic inflammatory states or excess factor VIII replacement therapy.

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

Excess heparin and dilution contamination due to improper specimen collection through an intravenous access device may result in artifactually decreased results.

 

The 1-stage and chromogenic factor VIII (FVIII) assay results should correlate in the normal population but may be discordant in the hemophilia population and when measuring FVIII replacement.

Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

1. Rodgers SE, Duncan EM, Sobieraj-Teague M, Lloyd JV. Evaluation of three automated chromogenic FVIII kits for the diagnosis of mild discrepant haemophilia A. Int J Lab Hematol. 2009;31(2):180-188

2. Kitchen S, Beckman H, Katterle Y, et al. BAY 81-8973, a full-length recombinant factor VIII: results from an International comparative laboratory field study. Haemophilia. 2016;22(3):e192-199. doi:10.1111/hae.12925

3. Peyvandi F, Oldenburg J, Friedman KD. A critical appraisal of one-stage and chromogenic assays of factor VIII activity. J Thromb Haemost. 2016;14(2):248-261

4. Dodt J, Hubbard AR, Wicks SJ, et al. Potency determination of factor VIII and factor IX for new product labelling and postinfusion testing: challenges for caregivers and regulators. Haemophilia. 2015;21(4):543-549

Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

The Chromogenic Factor VIII assay is performed on the Instrumentation Laboratory ACL TOP Family using the CRYOcheck Chromogenic Factor VIII kit. In this 2-stage assay, patient plasma is diluted and combined with reagents containing bovine factor X, human factors IXa and IIa, calcium chloride, and phospholipids. The factor VIII in the patient's plasma aids in the activation of factor X to factor Xa. After a specified incubation period, chromogenic substrate is added at which time, the factor Xa, present from the previous step, hydrolyzes the substrate into peptide and p-nitroaniline (pNA). The color produced by the release of pNA is measured photometrically at 405 nm and is proportional to the factor VIII in the sample.(Package insert: CRYOcheck Chromogenic Factor VIII. Precision BioLogic Inc; Rev V04, 06/2020)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Friday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

7 days

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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Test Classification
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This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

85130

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CHF8 Chromogenic FVIII, P 49865-9
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
CHF8 Chromogenic FVIII, P 49865-9

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Setup Files
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Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
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SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports