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Laboratory:

Hematology

Test Name:

ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCE ASSAY - HSC - (P)

Test Code: RASS

Clinical Information:

Clinical Hematologist Consult Required prior to collection.
Performed at HSC Haemostasis Laboratory (Hematopathology).
Performed as part of Hypercoagulability Profile or Random Assay Profile. Refer to Haemostasis Requisition.
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Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:

4 - Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection

Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection
Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson

Catalogue #: Product #36380

Specimen Required:

Plasma: 2.0 mL

Pediatric Plasma: 1.0 mL

If approved, spin sample once. Aliquot sample into another tube. Spin sample again and aliquot the sample into another tube. Freeze sample at -20°C; then ship to HSC. If sample is urgent, send sample immediately without spinning down.

Referral:

Requisition:

_SH Haemostasis Test Requisition (R250-10-12)

Reference Values:

See Report.

Availability:

By Prior Arrangement Only