Test Directory
Thrombophilia Screen (Heritable)
Containers - Adult
Green Cap Tube 3.0ml (Sarstedt)
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Volume Range
2 X 3ml
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 2.7ml
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Volume Range
2.7ml
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Containers - Child
Paediatric Green Cap Tube 1.3ml (Sarstedt)
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Volume Range
2 X 1.3ml
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
Pink Cap - Paediatric
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Volume Range
1.3ml
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Reference ranges
Assay
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Reference range
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Antithrombin Activity (IU/mL)
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0.8 – 1.20
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Protein C Activity (IU/mL)
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0.67 – 1.38
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Free Protein S (IU/mL)
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Male 0.74 – 1.46
Female 0.54 – 1.23
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Factor V Leiden Mutation
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Homozygous Negative
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Prothrombin 20210 G-A Mutation
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Homozygous Negative
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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 is 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.
General additional information
The Heritable Thrombophilia screen comprises:
- Antithrombin Activity
- Protein C activity
- Free Protein S
- Factor V Leiden Mutation
- Prothrombin 20210 G-A Mutation