Argatroban Assay
Argatroban is a synthetic direct thrombin inhibitor derived from L-arginine. It is used in anticoagulant therapy.
| Tube | 05 (CP) - Citrate |
|---|---|
| ID | 12731 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | The use of Argatroban should be discussed with a medical haematologist prior to commencing treatment. If requesting this assay, please indicate the treatment on the request card to ensure that the correct DTI assay is performed. NB. Routine coagulation tests are affected by Argatroban therapy. |
| 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 | 1 x Citrate tube filled to line please. Samples must be processed within 6 hours of being taken. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Critical telephone values: Argatroban levels greater than 1.5ug/mL or APTT ratio greater than 3.5 |
| Units | ug/mL |
| IP Acute TAT | 4 hours from receipt |
| IP Routine TAT | 24 hours |
| GP Acute TAT | Contact laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 2-8 days |
| Telepath | AGAT1J |
| ICE Codes | LAGAT |
