Test ID BLOD0663 Antithrombin 3
Specimen Type/Requirements
Blue top (Sodium Citrate) tube - Plasma, Double Spun Platelet Poor
See Coagulation Testing and Platelet Poor Plasma Preparation
This test requires its own frozen aliquot.
This test is affected by gross hemolysis and lipemia
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 4 Hours | |
Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
Frozen | 1 Month | Preffered for Transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Daily, 7AM-12 PM
Methodology
Colorimetric
CPT
85300
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo