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 is required as a 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: [email protected].
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