Lupus Anticoagulant
102.04
It is recommended that Anti Cardiolipin Antibodies be requested, when investigating patients for Anti-phospholipid syndrome.
2 x 2.7 mL sodium citrate tubes (blue) and 4 mL Plain tube (Gold). Blood must be collected carefully as activated samples invalidate results.
2.0 mL double spun platelet poor plasma
Samples sent from outside laboratories must be separated by double-spinning technique and frozen within 4hours of collection. Sample must be received in Waikato Lab frozen. Any thawed samples cannot be tested.
Haematology
Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays
1 week
APTTnonLA 25 - 35 secs
APTTC 25 - 37 secs
DRVVTratio 0.80 - 1.20
DRVVTCratio 0.85 - 1.05
LAratio 0.8 - 1.20
LAmixratio 0.80 - 1.20
This screen cosists of the following tests:
APTTnonLA
APTT correction
DRVVTratio
DRVVTCratio
LAratio
LAmixratio
Anti cardiolipin antibodies
2.0 mL double spun platelet poor plasma
LUPUS
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