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Lupus Anticoag Profile
MessageThis testing includes: APTT, PT/INR, PTT-LA, Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Screening Test, B2 Glycoprotein I Antibodies, and Cardiolipin Antibodies. an elevated PTT-LA automatically reflexes STA-CLOT LA (Hexagonal Phospholipid Neutralization) and an elevated DRVV Screen automatically reflexes a DRVV confirm.
Test Code
LUAP
Includes
PT, PTT, FIB, TTH, CARDP, PTTLA, DRVV, B2PG
Preferred Specimen
4 Blue, Red
Minimum Volume
See Individual Testing
Instructions
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Specimen Stability
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
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Methodology
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Setup Schedule
Performed Monday and Thursday
Report Available
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Reference Range
Refer to Individual Reporting
Clinical Significance
The lupus anticoagulant is an immunoglobin, which interferes in vitro with phospholipid dependent tests. Patients with the lupus anticoagulant do not have bleeding tendencies, but instead tend to thombose.