Warfarin
The most commonly used anticoagulant drug. Monitoring is by use of the INR. Clinical indication for requesting: issues of non-compliance. Contact haematology medical team prior to requesting. PT required as concurrent test.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0260 |
| Additional Information | Citrated plasma also acceptable. Minimum volume: 1 mL of serum/plasma |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by St Thomas': 10 working days. |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: St Thomas' Haemostasis and Thrombosis lab ) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Instructions to lab: separate and store serum/plasma in freezer. Send by first class post. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Interpretation will be provided on report. |
| Units | mg/L |
| Telepath | No code, book in as PROB1L (comment NRSOT) & SA1R |
