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General |
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| Clinical Use: | DOAC Stop removes the interference of Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) from Lupus anticoagulant testing. DOAC Stop cannot be ordered without an accompanying Lupus Anticoagulant test. |
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| Availability: | As required. This test should only be requested by a Haematologist. Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. |
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| Aliases/Synonyms: | DOAC-Stop , DS Lupus Anticoagulant, LA, LAC, | |||||||||||||
| Code: | DSLUP | |||||||||||||
| Handling Instructions (to laboratory): | ||||||||||||||
| Hyperlink: | https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/BRCF17.doc | |||||||||||||
| Reference Interval: |
Refer to report or laboratory. |
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Collection Requirements |
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| Container: | Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE), | |||||||||||||
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| Collection Instructions: | Please note the anticoagulant on the request form. If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be double centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
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Processing Requirements |
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| Processing Instructions: | If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be double centrifuged, separated and frozen. Refer to hyperlink for instructions. |
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| Stability: | 4 hours ambient; 3 months frozen | |||||||||||||
| Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): | Send whole sample ambient within 4 hours of collection. Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Last Updated : 06-10-2025 14:36 |
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