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Specimens from APTT assays on nonheparinized patients are kept at room temperature and centrifuged with with plasma remaining on top of cells in an unopened tube should be tested within 4 hours of the collection time.
Specimens from APTT assays suspected to contain unfractionated heparin are kept at room temperature and centrifuged within 1 hour of collection and the plasma tested within 4 hours of the collection time. If agitation is likely after centrifugation the plasma should be removed from the cells.
Tube filled to label marker and mixed by inversion.
60-90 seconds
Please note updated reference ranges from 28.5.2015 .
If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf
Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf
SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare
TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?
CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements
CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form
CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results
"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW
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