Haematology

Full details for "Thrombophilia Screen".
Name	Thrombophilia Screen
Alternative name/Profile	Protein C, Protein S, Antithrombin, Lupus Anticoagulant, APCR, Prothrombin gene mutation, Factor V Leiden
Department	Haematology
Investigation
Specimen type	Peripheral Blood
Sample type
Sample container & volume	6 x 3ml Light Blue Tri-Sodium Citrate samples and 1 x 4ml Purple EDTA sample
Frequency of analysis	Test is performed as batch analysis. Frequency as required within turnaround time.
Turnaround time	8 weeks
Availability	Please refer to thrombophilia testing guidelines below prior to ordering this test. Routine hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Notes	Please follow links below to the specific thrombophilia request form and the guidelines for thrombophilia testing. Testing for APCR, Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin gene mutation analysis requires genetic consent. A fully completed thrombophilia request form should be sent with samples for testing. The coagulation team can be consulted for advice for thrombophilia screen requests. Samples must be received in National Coagulation Laboratory, Centre for Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Pathology, by 4pm Monday - Friday. Enquiries to 01 416 2049 during routine hours, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. The Coagulation Consultant on-call can be contacted through the hospital switchboard on 01 4103000. Additonal patient information on Thrombophilia Mutation Analysis /Genetic Testing for Thrombophilia is available in the link below
Related links	Genetic Testing for Thrombophilia - Patient information Leaflet Thrombophilia mutation analysis consent form Thrombophilia Request Form Thrombophilia Testing Guidelines
Reference range	Adult (≥16 years) Reference Ranges: Protein C = 0.74 - 1.32 IU/mL Female Protein S = 0.55 - 1.24 IU/mL Male Protein S = 0.74 - 1.46 IU/mL Antithrombin = 0.82 - 1.18 IU/mL APCR >2.1 (ratio) Lupus Anticoagulant = Negative Prothrombin Gene Mutation analysis, Absent = G/G Factor V Leiden Mutation analysis, Absent= G/G
Last updated	Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:39:21 GMT