Haemophilia Screen

Testing Laboratories

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

NCOA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1787

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tube must be filled up to the "Fill-Line". Factor VIII and IX may be required, depending on the APTT results. Please collect 2 citrate tubes. Label citrate tubes in order of draw. Write 1,2, etc in the space next to DOB

Registration

Give a photocopy of the request form to Coag dept., plus the excess barcode numbers in a biohazard bag

Sample Stability

24 hour

Associated Tests

• Coagulation Basic Screening

Synonyms

Haemophilia B Screen
Haemophilia A Screen

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Factor VIII and IX may be required, depending on the APTT results.

Contact Information