Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Coagulation (Screen)

External Price (excl. GST)

37.92

Constituent Tests

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

2.7 mL sodium citrate tube

Paediatric Specimen

1.8 mL paediatric sodium citrate tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

500uL double spun platelet poor plasma

Aliquot Transport

Send frozen

Test Information

Department

Haematology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

2 hours

Method

Stago Star Evolution

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Avoid coagulation studies unless there is a clearly defined specific clinical indication, such as for monitoring of anticoagulants, in patients with suspected severe liver disease or coagulopathy.

 

Additional Information

Constituent tests listed apply to coagulation screens at Waikato and Thames Hospital only. At Taumarunui, Te Kuiti and Tokoroa Hospitals, a coagulation screen will consist of INR only.

Minimum Volume

500uL double spun platelet poor plasma

Electronic Information

Registration Code

COAG

HL7 mapping code

$COAG