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Antithrombin III Activity, Plasma

Test ID: AT3ACT

Test

Method

Chromogenic

Report Includes

Anti-Thrombin III Activity

Specimens

Plasma (Citrate)

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

19-May-2020

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma (Citrate)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

Heparin plasma is unsuitable for analysis.

Patient Preparation

Patient should not be on anticoagulant therapy.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Stability

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Plasma(Heparin) or not frozen

Test Version

19-May-2020

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chromogenic

Turnaround Time

7 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Antithrombin III Activity U/mL
  • 0 - 3 m: 0.30 - 1.20
  • ≥3 m: 0.80 - 1.40

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

19-May-2020

Interface / Setup

Test Version

19-May-2020