Test Directory

Antithrombin (Immune)

Containers - Adult

Green Cap Tube 3.0ml (Sarstedt)	Volume Range 3.0ml Additive per Container Sodium Citrate

Containers - Child

1.4ml citrate sarstedt monovette tube	Volume Range 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.