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Test Code LAB311 ANTITHROMBIN III ACTIVITY

Important Note

If not ordering at an MVHS site the following form must be completed and sent with the sample:

Coagulation Patient Information

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