Test Directory
Lupus Screen
Containers - Adult
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm
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Volume Range
2 X 2.9ml tubes required
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
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Additive per Container
None |
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Containers - Child
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm
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Volume Range
2 X 1.4ml
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
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Additive per Container
Lithium-Heparin |
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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.