The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Lupus Anticoagulant
Order Code: LUPUS
  Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573 
Specimen
 
Citrated Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
Light Blue top tube (Na Citrate) 


Minimum:


Collect TWO full tubes - 2.7 mL citrated (light blue top) tube


Testing Schedule:


0800-1630 Monday through Friday.  For additional services, 
contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.


Analytic Time:


24-36 hours


Methodology:


A prolonged PTT is investigated to determine the presence of a Lupus 
Anticoagulant.


 


See also:
Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG, Serum
Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM, Serum


 


See Additional Information:
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS):  Laboratory Evaluation
Phlebotomy Tubes and Order of Draw




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Updated: 01/23/2008

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