Antithrombin III
| Label Mnemonic: | AT3 |
| Epic code: | LAB1009 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 85300 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
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Collection Medium:
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| Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 2.7 mL light blue top.
Turn Around Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
83-118%
Methodology:
Inhibition of Factor Xa activity; residual Factor Xa detected with
chromogenic substrate.
Sample Processing:
Double-centrifuge specimen to prepare platelet-free plasma.
Immediately centrifuge specimen at 3500 RPM for 12 minutes.
Using a plastic transfer pipette, carefully remove plasma from cells avoiding the platelet/buffy coat.
Place plasma into a labeled plastic tube.
Centrifuge plasma again at 3500 RPM for 12 minutes.
Remove the top of the plasma and place into a labeled plastic tube.
Freeze double-spun plasma within 4 hours of collection time at -20 degrees C or below.
Immediately centrifuge specimen at 3500 RPM for 12 minutes.
Using a plastic transfer pipette, carefully remove plasma from cells avoiding the platelet/buffy coat.
Place plasma into a labeled plastic tube.
Centrifuge plasma again at 3500 RPM for 12 minutes.
Remove the top of the plasma and place into a labeled plastic tube.
Freeze double-spun plasma within 4 hours of collection time at -20 degrees C or below.
Sample Storage:
Freeze specimen immediately.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal
bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in Styrofoam container.
Samples received thawed will be cancelled.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in Styrofoam container.
Samples received thawed will be cancelled.