Test Directory
Lupus Screen
Containers - Adult
Green Cap Tube 3.0ml (Sarstedt)
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Volume Range
2 X 3ml
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
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Volume Range
1ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
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1.4ml citrate sarstedt monovette tube
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Volume Range
2 X 1.4ml
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
Orange Cap - Paediatric
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Volume Range
0.5ml
Additive per Container
Lithium-Heparin |
Reference ranges
Lupus Screening Test: Negative.
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
Transport arrangements
Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Samples should be transported to the laboratory ASAP
Special instructions for collection
The coagulation samples (green top) MUST be filled to the green line indicated on the tube.
How to request
Request form or Trak
Availability
Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00
Test not available during restricted service.
Anticipated turnaround
10days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
The laboratory will telephone abnormal results where it appears that these are likely to be clinically significant. Please provide telephone/ bleep number.