Antithrombin III
Antithrombin III Activity, AT3 | |
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine | |
Hematology | |
Blood | |
ATIII
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MSH Coagulation requisition form (MS 520)
Plasma (3.2% Na Citrate)
Full draw
Adult: 2.7 mL
Pediatric Micro tube: 1 mL
Pediatric Micro tube: 1 mL
Send whole blood sample(s) at room temperature as soon as possible.
If specimens cannot be shipped immediately, centrifuge and separate plasma within 1 hour of collection, send frozen plasma on dry ice
If specimens cannot be shipped immediately, centrifuge and separate plasma within 1 hour of collection, send frozen plasma on dry ice
Fridge: N/A
Room Temperature:6 hours
Freezer: 6 months at -70ºC or below
Automated Coagulation Analyzer
Test may be requested at any time. Samples are aliquotted and frozen. The assay is run in batches.
Special arrangements made with Lab
1-4 weeks
Adult: 0.78 – 1.38 U/mL In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
416-586-4800 Extension 4688
Must indicate anticoagulant status