77726-8

LOINC code 77726-8 identifies "Factor VIII+von Willebrand factor (vWf) ristocetin cofactor given [Units/volume] by FVIII dosing". The amount of factor VIII (FVIII) and Von Willebrand factor.ristocetin cofactor (vWF:RCo) complex given based on FVIII dosing for patients with hemophilia A. For dosing based on vWF for patients with Von Willebrand disease (VWD), see [LOINC: 77725-0]. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, Humate-P. According to the package insert provided by the submitter, Humate-P is an antihemophilic factor/von Willebrand factor complex approved to treat and prevent bleeding in adult patients with hemophilia A and also to treat spontaneous or trauma-induced bleeding episodes as well as prevent excessive bleeding during and after surgery in adults and children with von Willebrand disease (VWD).

This code measures Factor VIII+von Willebrand factor.ristocetin cofactor given in Dose. It belongs to the BLDBK class in the LOINC classification.

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.