protamine sulphate correction

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

Haematology

The Haematology Department provides a wide range of specialist tests with a special interest in the diagnosis and monitoring of coagulation disorders.

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