THROMBIN TIME; TT
| This assay is useful for identifying the cause of a prolonged PT / APTT / dRVVT tests. Prolonged TT is consistent with the presence of heparin like anticoagulants, hypofibrinogenemia, dysfibrinogenemia, fibrin degradation products and antibody inhibitors of thrombin |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is preferred |
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Report Delivery : Daily |
THROMBIN TIME; TT
| Test Code | T-09 |
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| Test Description | **THROMBIN TIME; TT |
| Clinical Category | COAGULATION DISORDERS |
| Sample | 3 mL Whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube |
| Method/Technology | Electromechanical Clot Detection |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |