Hemophilia Small Animal Panel
The Hemophilia Panel for small animals is a comprehensive diagnostic test designed to evaluate coagulation function and identify specific clotting disorders, including hemophilia A and B, in veterinary patients. This panel measures activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), prothrombin time (PT), thrombin clotting time (TCT), and specific clotting factors such as Factor VIII, Factor IX and von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF). These tests provide critical insights into bleeding disorders, particularly in breeds predisposed to hemophilia or von Willebrand disease.
Test name
Hemophilia Small Animal Panel
Test Code
2020
Section
Clinical Pathology
Species
Canine, Feline
Specimen
2 ml Citrate Plasma
Collection Guidelines
- Collect the appropriate volume of blood till the markings provided in 3.8% citrate tube (blue-top tube)
- Centrifuge for 10-15 minutes to separate the plasma. Transfer the clear plasma into a new, leak-proof plain blue-top tube and label it as “Citrate Plasma.”
- Excessively hemolyzed samples are not suitable for this test.
- Unspun samples will not be accepted.
- Refrigerate sample at 4oC until shipment.
Turnaround time
14-21 days
Packing Instructions
Label each sample with the animal’s name and a unique identifier, using a permanent marker or a secure adhesive label. Ensure the submittal form is completed with the animal’s information and relevant medical history.
References
- Brooks, M.B., et al. “Hemophilia and Other Inherited Coagulopathies in Dogs and Cats.” Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021.
- Couto, C.G., & Tavares, M. “Diagnostic Approaches to Hemostatic Disorders in Small Animals.” Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 2022.
- Shropshire, S.B., et al. “Von Willebrand Disease and Hemophilia in Veterinary Patients: A Diagnostic Overview.” Veterinary Pathology, 2023.
