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Anti-Thrombin III

Ordering information:

Results are not valid while the patient is receiving heparin.

Alternate names:

AT III, AT3

Laboratory:

Coagulation

Test Code:

AT3

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Sodium Citrate

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Samples found to have clots cannot be tested

Fill to label marker and mix by inversion.

DO NOT use 1 mL citrate tubes.

Samples must be transported to laboratory immediately. ( Within a maximun of 4 hours from collection time)

1 x 3.5 ml citrate tubes sufficient for Protein C, Protein S and Antithrombin 3.

Minimum Adult Volume:

4 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

2 weeks

Reference Interval:

Antithrombin III (Adult): 80 - 120%

Antithrombin III <18 yo: Please call Laboratory Haematologist to discuss.

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