Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
Citrated PlasmaBovine Chromogenic Bethesda Assay
Specimen Volume
2 x 3.5 mLSpecimen Transport
Standard transport to laboratory.Sample Preparation
Samples for any coagulation tests must be filled to the black fill line indicated on the sample tube. Any sample filled above or below this level will be rejected and a repeat sample will be required
Turnaround Time
2 weeks (for urgent requests)Sample Processing In Laboratory
Sample should be centrifugedSample Stability
12 hours from venepunctureGeneral Information
Note: For external requests please click Here for Coagulation Disorders request form. Please complete all information fully
Notes
Requests are processed in house. All positive samples are sent to Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield for confirmation.
Reference Range
Provided by referral laboratory