Test Directory

Antithrombin (Immune)

Containers - Adult

S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm
Additive per Container

Sodium Citrate​

Containers - Child

S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm
Additive per Container

​Sodim Citrate

Reference ranges

In adults, Antithrombin= 0.80 - 1.0 g/L​

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 ​

How to request

Must be discussed and arranged with Haematology medical staff.

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

​14 days

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

​This test is also known as the Quantitiation of Human Antithrombin Antigen.