
Sample type: Whole Blood
Test name: Anti Thrombin a.k.a. ATIII
Condition / Indication: Determination of Anti Thrombin deficiency
Special precautions & notes: Usually requested as part of a Thrombophilic Screen (which requires 3 full tubes). Ideally these samples need to arrive in the laboratory within 2 hours, maximum 4 hours. For monitoring treatment, a single sample is acceptable. See 'Thrombophilia Screen' for further details.
Reference range: >75%
Container: Citrate (Blue top)
Ideal volume (mL): 3 full tubes
Discipline: Haematology
Turnaround time: 21 days