Silica clotting time, Plasma

Department

Haematology - Haemostasis

Delphic Registration Code

COAG

Constituent Tests

• Lupus anticoagulant screen, Plasma

Synonyms

SCT

Turnaround Time

1 week

Test Code

1607

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

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

Sample should arrive within 2 hrs of collection

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

1.0 ml platelet free plasma - double spun

Reference Intervals

A ratio of >1.2 indicates a Lupus Anticoagulant

Test Method

StaR Max - HaemosIL Silica Clotting Time

Non-Funded Test Cost

$36.21 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1711

Part of Lupus Anticoagulant screen which also includes DRVVT. 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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