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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Lupus anticoagulant

Recent changes for Lupus anticoagulant
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
4th November 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Please collect 2 x 2.7 mL coagulation (blue top) when this is requested by itself.

Can be requested with AT, Protein C, Protein S and coagulation profile. Please collect total 4 x 2.7 mL tubes for this test combination.

Includes APTT Lupus Screen/Lupus Confirm and DRVVT Lupus Screen/Lupus Confirm.

Lupus anticoagulant

Alternative Names:Lupus Inhibitor Screen
LA
LAS
LE
LAC
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:LUP
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate
Adults Volume or Mass:2.7 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1.7 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:A separate container is required for this test.

Please collect 2 x 2.7 mL coagulation (blue top) when this is requested by itself.

Can be requested with AT, Protein C, Protein S and coagulation profile. Please collect total 4 x 2.7 mL tubes for this test combination.

Includes APTT Lupus Screen/Lupus Confirm and DRVVT Lupus Screen/Lupus Confirm.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately
Assay Frequency:Weekly
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