Circulating Anticoagulant
| Test Name | Circulating Anticoagulant |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) |
ANTI-PHOSPHOLIP, ANTIPHAB, LUPUS, HEX-LA, LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT, Non specific inhibitor, NSI LUPUS CIRCULATING ANTICOAGULANT, RUSSELL VIPER VENOM |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | NSI |
| Specimen Type |
Plasma |
| Collection Container | Blue x 2- 5.0 ml |
| Container Information |
Blue Tube
 |
| Collection Information | Double spin. Ship frozen on dry ice. |
| Test Schedule |
Please note testing approval is based on INR value Testing will not be approved if patient's INR is less than 1.4 Testing will be approved if patient's INR greater than 1.4
|
| Routine Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Minimum Volume: 2 ml. |
| Storage and Transport | Ship frozen on dry ice. Store -40'C. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Laboratory |
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