Lupus Anticoagulant Screen


Test Information

Test Name

Lupus Anticoagulant Screen

Synonyms

LA, KCT, Kaolin Clotting time, DRVVT, Dilute Russell Viper Venom; Antiphospholipid Screen

Department

Haematology

Preferred Specimen

Citrates x 3 & Extra SST

Testing Location

PLW; Referral

Turn Around Time

1 week


Collection Information

Preparation

  • Must reach lab within 7 hours of collection, collect close to courier times if necessary

Processing Information

Registration Code

Processing Query

Notes

  • Use "Process Query" to Haematology to confirm test(s) required
  • If Antiphospholipid screen required , 2x citrates to double spin, separate & freeze within 8 hours of collection for LUPA; x1 citrate to Haematology for COAP; and SST for CLIP

Methodology

Interpretations

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