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Thrombophilia Screen

Ordering information:

NOTE THAT IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL REQUIRED TESTS ARE LISTED ON THE REQUEST FORM.

A REQUEST THAT SIMPLY ASKS FOR A "THROMBOPHILIA SCREEN" CANNOT BE PROCESSED.

Alternate names:

Hypercoagulability Studies

Laboratory:

Coagulation

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Not required

Collection Instructions:

For full thrombophilia screen including INR, APTT, Protein C, Protein S, AT3, LA screen, , Homocystine, Factor V Leiden, PG20210A and ACA/ACL antibodies:-

3 x 3.5 ml citrate tubes plus 2 EDTA tubes and 1 x serum tube will be required.

Notes:

May include Protein C functional, Protein S free, Antithrombin III, Factor V Leiden, Homocystine, Anti-cardiolipin antibodies, Lupus Anticoagulant, Prothrombin Gene Mutation.

Which tests are most appropriate depends on clinical history

Tests need to be listed individually to comply with HIC guidelines

Consult Haematology Registrar or Haematologist.

For full thrombophilia screen including INR, APTT, Protein C, Protein S, AT3, LA screen, Homocystine, Factor V Leiden, PG20210A and ACA:- 3 x 3.5 ml citrate tubes plus 2 EDTA tubes and 1 x serum tube will be required.

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

4 weeks

Reference Interval:

See individual test entries.

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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