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General
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Clinical Use:
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Antithrombin is a plasma protein that functions as a natural inhibitor of coagulation. ATIII deficiency may result in a predisposition to venous thromboembolism.
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Antithrombin, AT3, ATIII, |
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Code:
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AT3 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled within 4 hours of collection.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Reference Interval:
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0 - 5 days: 39 - 87
6 - 30 days: 41 - 93
31 - 90 days: 48 - 108
91 days - 5 months: 73 - 121
6 months - adult: 82 - 125
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be double centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Stability:
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4 hours chilled |
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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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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Coagulation |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8135 |
| Coagulation |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4006 |
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Last Updated : 30-11-2020 09:08 |