Pathology Handbook

Thrombophilia Screen (Hereditary)

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

See Below Instructions

Registration Instructions:

Thrombophilia/thrombosis screen" is not an accepted test request and each test must be individually specified by the requesting doctor.

REFER TO THE INDIVIDUAL TESTS FOR SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Sodium Citrate
EDTA

Collection & Request Instructions:

THROMBOPHILIA SCREEN - REQUESTING DOCTOR MUST ORDER INDIVIDUAL TESTS. CONSULT WITH HAEMATOLOGIST IF NECESSARY. REFER TO THE INDIVIDUAL TESTS FOR SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS.

Tests commonly included in a thrombophilia assessment are: anti-thrombin, protein C and protein S levels, activated protein C resistance, Factor V Leiden and prothrombin gene (20210A) mutations, lupus anticoagulant and anti-cardiolipin and anti-2GP1 antibodies, Homocysteine fasting, coagulation Screen.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Daily