Coagulation HOLD (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CITH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

6773

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

A Citrate tube was received with no tests requested. Specimen will be held for 24hrs, if testing is required, please contact LabLink. Note the specimen will not be suitable for APTT if greater than 8 hours old. To STORE samples for 2 weeks at -20°C

Synonyms

Citrate Hold

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Citrate (Blue Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.8

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Citrate (Blue Cap)

Acceptable

• Citrate (Microtainer)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

These samples will go through pre-analytical checks and if suitable for analysis will be stored at room temperature for 24hrs . Tests adds like PT, FIB, DDIMER, DABIGATRAN, ECHIS can be test added within 24hrs period.
APTT can be test added within 8hrs.

Contact Information