Abstract
Differences in pre-analytical and assay conditions, inappropriate reference ranges, or inflammation may have the potential to impair clinical decisions based on measurements of factor VIII (FVIII), von Willebrand factor (VWF) and fibrinogen (Fg). This study examined the impact on FVIII, VWF and Fg in plasma of freezing and thawing, different citrate anticoagulant concentrations, and inflammation, as determined by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP). FVIII was determined prior to freezing and after thawing using a one-stage clotting assay (FVIII:C), an amidolytic assay (FVIII:AM) and an enzyme immunoassay (FVIII:Ag). Samples were anticoagulated with 106 or 129 mmol/L of citrate. FVIII, VWF and Fg were quantified in 300 individuals to establish reference ranges and to investigate associations with hsCRP. Freezing and thawing reduced FVIII:C and FVIII:AM markedly. FVIII coagulant activities were not significantly different between samples anticoagulated with 106 or 129 mmol/L of citrate, respectively. FVIII, VWF and Fg were significantly associated with hsCRP. FVIII:C was greater than FVIII:AM and FVIII:Ag in all experiments, indicating that the presence of activated FVIII may lead to overestimation of FVIII:C. Standardize...Continue Reading
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