Antithrombin assay

Test/Investigation

Antithrombin assay

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Indications

Investigation of Thrombophilia risk

Comments/Precautions

Sample should be filled to the mark in the tube. Under or overfilled samples will be rejected. Please provide details of anticoagulants, if patient is on any.

Ideal sample age for accurate results/Maximum acceptable sample age (at the time of analysis)

4 hours; Max 8 hours

Sample type

Citrate x2

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 weeks Please ring haematology laboratory if urgent results required