Antithrombin III
Test Information
Test Name
Antithrombin III
Synonyms
Anti-Thrombin 3, ATIII, Anti thrombin 3; Anti-Thrombin
Preferred Specimen
Citrate
Testing Location
Referral
Collection Information
Patient Requestable
Yes
Preparation
- Must reach lab within 8 hours of collection; collect close to courier time if necessary
Processing Information
Registration Code
AT3
Notes
- Double spin citrate sample; Separate & freeze within 8 hours of collection
- Antithrombin III is included in THRO (Thrombophilia Screen) Test code
Aliquot Instructions
Min. 500uL double spun platelet poor plasma
Methodology
Minimum Volume
500uL
Interpretations
View InterpretationsContact Information
alan.neal@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Send Away Transport
Frozen
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