Sample type: Whole Blood

Test name: Anti Thrombin a.k.a. ATIII

Condition / Indication: Antithrombin deficiencies may be heritable or acquired and are associated with increased risk of thromboembolism.

Special precautions & notes: Usually requested as part of Thrombophilia screen. Test should be requested alongside a clotting screen. Samples cannot be underfilled, overfilled, clotted , contaminated or aged (>24 hours).

Reference range: 0.83-1.28 IU/mL.

Container: Citrate (Blue top)

Ideal volume (mL): 3 full tubes

Discipline: Haematology

Turnaround time: 21 days