Lupus anticoagulant screen, Plasma

Department

Haematology - Haemostasis

Delphic Registration Code

COAG

Constituent Tests

• Dil. russell viper venom time, Plasma
• Silica clotting time, Plasma

Turnaround Time

1 week

Test Code

1711

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.4

No of Samples Required

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Additional Specimen Information

Ambient.Sample should arrive with 4 hours of collection

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

2.0ml platelet free plasma- double spun.
Send frozen - preferably in two tubes

Reference Intervals

See individual tests for normal ranges.

Test Method

StaR Max

Non-Funded Test Cost

$36.21 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1711

Lupus Anticoagulant screen includes Dil. russell viper venom time and Silica Clotting Time. Unable to be tested if patient on unfractionated heparin or any Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACS)
Test Availability: Mon - Fri, business hours only

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