Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

APT

Synonyms

Alkali denaturation test

External Price (excl. GST)

6.4

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Blood stained stool, vomitus or gastric aspirate.

Test Information

Department

Haematology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Test for differentiation of maternal/foetal in vomitus/stool etc. Reported as blood of neonatal or maternal origin

Electronic Information

Registration Code

APT

HL7 mapping code

$APT