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Test & Collection Guide

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Activated Protein C Resistance

Ordering information:

APCR no longer available ; request alternative test Factor V  Leiden.

Alternate names:
APC, APC Ratio, APC Resistance, APCR
Laboratory:
Coagulation
Test Code:
APCRE
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate
Collection Instructions:

APCR no longer available ; request alternative test Factor V  Leiden.

Minimum Adult Volume:
7 mL
Notes:

May identify venous thrombotic risk.

Can be performed on patients taking warfarin and/or heparin.

Screening test for Factor V Leiden but not specific for Factor V Leiden.

See also - Factor V Leiden

 

Tube filled to label marker and mixed by inversion.

Do not use 1 mL citrate tubes.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
2 weeks
Reference Interval:

Ratio: 2.3-8.0

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

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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Test & Collection Guide

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