Description
Correction of the thrombin time using protamine sulphate. Used to determine heparin contamination and investigate dysfibrinogenaemia.
Also known as
thrombin time correction, TTC
Additional information
Fill exactly to the line indicated on the bottle. Sample must arrive within 2 hours of collection. Capillary samples are unsuitable for coagulation tests. If analysed with a coagulation screen, no additional sample is required
Sending address
Department of Haematology
Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
WC1N 3JH
Laboratory service
Haematology
Sample requirements
1.4ml venous blood, citrate
Reference range
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Turnaround time
3 hours
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required