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Thrombophilia Screen


General
  Clinical Use: Includes: Coag profile, Antithrombin III, Protein C, Protein S & Lupus anticoagulant. Genetic testing for Factor V Leiden & Prothrombin Gene Mutation. Immunology studies: Anticardiolipin and B2 Glycoprotein tests.
  Availability: As required.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests.
  Aliases/Synonyms: Procoagulant Screen,   Prothrombotic Screen,  
  Code: Register: LUP/PROTC/PROTS/AT3/HFIIP/HFVL/ACL/B2GP
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send whole citrate samples ambient.
Send EDTA and SST samples chilled.
Send separated citrate samples frozen on dry ice.
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  Reference Interval:
Refer to individual test records


Collection Requirements
  Container: Sodium Citrate-3.2% x 2 (BLUE),   and,   EDTA (LAVENDER),   and,   Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: 2.7mL
  Collection Instructions: If samples will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, the citrate samples must be double centrifuged, separated and frozen.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions:
  Minimum Assay Volume: 1mL
  Stability: EDTA: 15 days chilled; SST: 7 days chilled; Citrate: 4 hours ambient
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send whole citrate samples ambient.
Send EDTA and SST samples chilled.
Send separated citrate samples frozen on dry ice.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Coagulation Haematology Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8135
Coagulation Haematology QEII Medical Centre 6383 4006


Last Updated : 14-11-2025 12:24