Test Directory
Antithrombin (Immune)
Containers - Adult
Green Cap Tube 3.0ml (Sarstedt)
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Volume Range
3.0ml
Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
Containers - Child
1.4ml citrate sarstedt monovette tube
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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
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.