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
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 to 8 days