Lupus Anticoagulant

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

LUPW

Referral code

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Test information

PLEASE NOTE: THIS TEST IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCREDITED UNDER ISO 15189

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and reach the laboratory ASAPPlease note: the samples must arrive the same day as collection otherwise they will be rejected by the laboratory

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

4 x 2.7ml Blue top citrate

Special requirements

Minimum volume

2 tubes minimum 90% full.

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

Approximately 4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

Approximately 4 weeks

Referral lab

local