Thrombosis Investigation, Plasma

Department

Haematology - Haemostasis

Delphic Registration Code

COAG

Constituent Tests

• Antithrombin III assay, Plasma
• APC Resistance, Plasma
• Protein C, Plasma
• Protein S (Free), Plasma

Synonyms

Physiological Coagulation Inhibitors
Thrombophilia Screen
Thrombotic Profile

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test Code

1716

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

No of Samples Required

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Additional Specimen Information

Patient Specimen 4 x 2.7 mL sodium citrate (blue)
Paediatric Specimen 2 x 2.7 mL sodium citrate (blue)
Sample Delivery to Lab Ambient, sample must arrive within 2 hrs of collection

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

4.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

4.0 ml platelet poor plasma. Send frozen, preferably in two tubes

Reference Intervals

See individual assays for normal range

Test Method

StaR Max

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

Profile includes Antithrombin, Protein C, Free Protein S and APC Resistance.
Also includes Lupus Anticoagulant for internal clients only.
Unable to test if patient is on unfractionated heparin or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACS)

Test Availability: Mon - Fri, business hours only

Contact Information

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