About This Test
Deficiency of Factor IX causes prolongation of APTT that corrects completely on mixing. Congenital Factor IX deficiency is called Hemophilia B / Christmas disease which is inherited in X-linked recessive manner. It affects 1 per 25000 to 30000 live male births.
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
4 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
Overnight fasting is preferred. It is recommended that patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician.
The Factor IX functional test measures the activity (function) of clotting Factor IX, a key protein in the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation. This test is essential for diagnosing and managing bleeding disorders, especially Hemophilia B.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
