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Antithrombin

Alternative Names:

Antithrombin III
AT3

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

AT3

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Sodium Citrate

Adults Volume or Mass:

2.7 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is only Medicare rebatable if there is a prior history of venous thromboembolism, or if the patient has a first degree relative of a person who has a proven defect. Clinicians to please annotate.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly