Antithrombin
Antithrombin is a natural occurring inhibitor for normal blood coagulation. Originally termed Antithrombin III, as the name suggests its major effect is by inactivating Thrombin in the coagulation cascade. In the presence of Heparin the rate of Thrombin inactivation is increased several thousand fold.
| Tube | 05 (CP) - Citrate |
|---|---|
| ID | 12705 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Usually requested as part of a thrombophilia screen. Antithrombin can be reduced in patients treated with L-Aspariginase. |
| Send to | Specialist Coagulation Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor Pathology Block 32 St James University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Contact | https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology-2/specialist-laboratory-medicine-slm/specialist-coagulation/?stage=Stage |
| Collection Con | Fill to the Line. 1 x Citrate sample required. Samples must be processed within 6 hours of being taken. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | 0.80 - 1.20 |
| Ref. Range (Female) | 0.80 - 1.20 |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | 0.80 - 1.20 |
| Units | iu/mL |
| IP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| GP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| Telepath | ATAJ |
| ICE Codes | LATA |
