LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT PROFILE
| Lupus Anticoagulants are heterogenous IgG or IgM autoantibodies which interfere with phospholipid dependent in vitro coagulation tests, particularly Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT). These antibodies are associated with thrombosis (arterial & venous), recurrent abortions, neurological & neuropsychiatric disorders. |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is preferred. It is recommended that patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician. |
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LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT PROFILE
| Test Code | L-023 |
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| Test Description | **LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT PROFILE |
| Component | *APTT *PTT – LA *dRVVT |
| Clinical Category | Thromboembolic Disorders |
| Sample | 3 mL Whole blood In Sodium Citrate tube |
| Method/Technology | Electromechanical Clot Detection |
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