Test Directory

Thrombophilia Screen (including Lupus)

Containers - Adult

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Green Cap Tube 3.0ml (Sarstedt)
Volume Range

2 X 3ml​

Additive per Container

Sodium Citrate

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

1ml

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Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 2.7ml
Volume Range

2.7ml

Additive per Container

EDTA

Containers - Child

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Paediatric Green Cap Tube 1.3ml (Sarstedt)
Volume Range

2 X 1.3ml

Additive per Container

Sodium Citrate

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

0.5ml

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Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 2.7ml
Volume Range

1.3ml

Additive per Container

EDTA

Reference ranges

Assay
Reference range
Antithrombin Activity (IU/mL)
0.85 – 1.29
Protein C Activity (IU/mL)
0.70 – 1.57
Free Protein S (IU/mL)
0.6 - 1.37
Factor V Leiden Mutation
Homozygous Negative
Prothrombin 20210 G-A Mutation
Homozygous Negative
Lupus Screen
Negative
Anticardiolipin IgG (GPLUnit)
<13.3
Anticardiolipin IgM (MPL Unit)
<9.8

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
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 Thrombophilia screen comprises:
  • Antithrombin Activity
  • Protein C activity
  • Free Protein S
  • Factor V Leiden Mutation
  • Prothrombin 20210 G-A Mutation
  • Lupus Screen
  • Anticardiolipin IgG
  • Anticardiolipin IgM