Thrombin time (TT)

Test/Investigation

Thrombin time (TT)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

JPUH, NNUH, QEH

Indications

Investigation of haemostasis and prolonged aPTT

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)

Upto 8 hours (Ideally 4 hours); Max 24 hours

Sample type

Citrate (1:9)

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

1 hour/4 hours/ 24 hours

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Yes: NNUH & QEH