Haematology
| Full details for "t-PA assay". | |
|---|---|
Name |
t-PA assay |
Alternative name/Profile |
Tissue plasminogen activator assay |
Department |
Haematology |
Investigation |
|
Specimen type |
Peripheral Blood |
Sample type |
|
Sample container & volume |
2 x 3ml light blue Tri-Sodium Citrate samples |
Frequency of analysis |
Test is referred to the Haemostasis Laboratory, Royal Free Hospital, London for analysis and is analysed on request. |
Turnaround time |
Test is analysed on request by the Haemostasis Laboratory, Royal Free Hospital, London. |
Availability |
Routine hours Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Requested only through Clinical Coagulation Team. |
Notes |
Samples must arrive in The National Coagulation Laboratory, Central for Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Pathology, by 4pm Monday - Friday. This test is referred to the Haemostasis Laboratory, Royal Free Hospital, London for analysis. Enquires to 01 4162049 during routine hours, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. The laboratory does not forward samples from external agencies to the referral laboratory for analysis. External agencies should arrange transport and analysis with a referral laboratory of choice for this test. The Coagulation Consultant on-call can be contacted through the hospital switchboard on 01 410 3000.
|
Related links |
|
Reference range |
Reference range available from referral laboratory. |
Last updated |
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:09:20 GMT |