Pseudonyms
Activated Protein C Resistance (APC Resistance, APCR)
Collection Requirements
Sodium Citrate Tube (Coagulation)
Tube Colour
Light Blue
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
HaematologyReference Interval
Normal Ratio > 0.86
Availability
Fortnightly (unless by prior arrangement)
Fee
Medicare rebatable in a patient with a history of venous thromboembolism OR in a first degree relative of a person who has a proven defect of antithrombin III, protein C, protein S or activated protein C resistance.
Notes
See also Hypercoagulation screen.
Test code: APCR
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