Thrombophilia screen

Synonym(s)	Thrombosis screen - tests included=ATIII, Protein C, Protein S, APC resistance, Lupus, ACA, INR, APTT and Fibrinogen
Specimen	6 x 2.7 mL Sodium Citrate (Blue top - Must be FULL) and 1 x 10 ml Red top
Paediatric Specimen	2 x 2.7 mL Sodium Citrate ONLY (Blue top - Must be FULL) and 1 x 4 ml Red Top
Minimum Volume	Citrate tubes must be FULL Separated plasma - 2mL
Add-on conditions	2 hours
Test Availability	Mon - Fri, business hours
Turnaround Time	2 weeks
Where analysed	Hastings and External Laboratory
Department	Haematology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2445
Registration Code	COAG + ACAR + AI + HFIB
Deletion Code	Not applicable
Useful Information	Samples that will take longer than 2 hours to arrive at the Hastings Laboratory should be double spun as per Lupus protocol, separated and frozen for transport. Testing is performed after Haematology approval, clinical details are required on the request form.
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request