Haematology
| Full details for "Lupus Anticoagulant". | |
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Name |
Lupus Anticoagulant |
Alternative name/Profile |
Silica clotting time, SCT, DRVVT, dilute Russells Vipers Venom Time |
Department |
Haematology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral Blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
4 x 3mL Light Blue Tri-sodium Citrate |
Frequency of analysis |
Test is performed as batch analysis. Frequency as required within turnaround time. |
Turnaround time |
2 weeks |
Availability |
Please refer to thrombophilia testing guidelines below prior to ordering this test. Routine hours Monday - Friday 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 by National Coagulation Laboratory, Centre for Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Pathology, by 4pm Monday - Friday. This is part of the Thrombophilia Screen which includes Antithrombin, Lupus Anticoagulant, Protein C, Protein S, Factor VIII, Fibrinogen and APCR. See for Thrombophilia Screen for full sample requirements. Lupus anticoagulant testing is not recommended for patient on anticoagulant therapy. Please Note: Testing for antiphospholipid antibodies should also include immunological tests for anticardiolipin and anti beta-2 glycoprotein 1 antibodies. 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 01 410 3000. |
Related links |
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Reference range |
SCT <1.19 Ratio DRVVT <1.26 Ratio Results are reported as Dilute Russell Viper Venom Time: Negative / Positive, Silica Clotting Time: Negative / Positive |
Last updated |
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:57:05 GMT |