Test Code LAB311 ANTITHROMBIN III ACTIVITY
Performing Laboratory
Mohawk Valley Health System Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Performed: M,W,F
Routine TAT: 1-3 Days
Intended Use
The Antithrombin assay can be used to exclude or diagnose hereditary deficiency in patients with a tendency toward thromboembolism, in pre-operative stages, before prescription of oral contraceptives, DIC, nephritic syndromes, liver diseases and in therapy with heparin or antithrombin concentrates.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Collect a full Blue Top (sodium citrate) tube.
Underfilled tubes will not be accepted.
Mix sample immediately by gentle inversion at least six times.
Storage
Must be double Spun – run Immediately or freeze <-20 °C