Dil. russell viper venom time, Plasma

Department

Haematology - Haemostasis

Delphic Registration Code

COAG

Synonyms

DRVVT

Turnaround Time

1 week

Test Code

1751

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

8.1

No of Samples Required

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Acceptable

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Additional Specimen Information

Sample should arrive within 2 hrs of collection

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

2.0 ml platelet free plasma - double spun

Reference Intervals

A ratio of >1.2 is suggestive of a lupus anticoagulant

Test Method

StaR Max

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Part of Lupus Anticoagulant screen which also includes Silica Clotting Time. Unable to be tested if patient on unfractionated heparin or any Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACS)

Contact Information

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