Test Information:
Ellagic acid clotting time utilizes liquid purified soy and rabbit brain phosphatides with plasma activator. This results to an activated partial thromboplastin reagent with increased sensitivity to lupus-like inhibitors for use in the determination of the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and related coagulation procedures.
Specimen Container:
Blue Top Tube (Sodium Citrate)
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
To obtain optimal results, it is recommended to separate plasma from whole blood within 1 hour from the time of collection; aliquoted specimen must be transported within 4 hours from the time of collection.
- For aliquoted specimen, DO NOT USE GLASS TUBE CONTAINER.
- Specimen received beyond the stipulated storage and stability is considered “sub-optimal” in nature.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 15 to 25°C
Stability: 4 hours
Transport Temperature:
Room (18°C – 24°C)
Test Category:
Batch
Test Schedule:
Specimen receiving CUT-OFF: Tuesday and Friday, 1100H
All specimen received beyond cut-off will be included for the next batch processing.
Results Availability:
Wednesday and Saturday, 1200H