Pathology

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.

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.

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.

See individual test entries.