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General
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Clinical Use:
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ADAMTS-13 (a disintegrin-like metalloproteinase with thrombspondin type1 motif 13) is a enzyme that specifically cleaves unusually large von Willebrand factor (vWF) multimers. If the activity of ADAMTS-13 is decreased, unusually large vWF multimers may accumulate within blood causing thrombosis, which in turn may lead to thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested as required.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. |
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Code:
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ADM |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Adults: 51-126%
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sodium Citrate-3.2% x 2 (BLUE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Adult: 2 x 2.7mL; Paediatric: 2 x 1.8mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged twice, separated and frozen.
If only 1 x 2.7mL citrate received please process as normal as this test is urgent.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $477.05 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE) |
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Processing Instructions:
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If only 1 x 2.7mL citrate received please process as normal as this test is urgent.
Samples are sent via the PathWest Coagulation departments to the testing laboratory. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL Plasma |
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Stability:
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4 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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| Coagulation |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8135 |
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Last Updated : 10-06-2024 09:52 |