Sodium Citrate Tube (Coagulation) and
EDTA tube (Platelet Count)
Reference Range:
As reported
Availability:
24 hours
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
C, EW
Fee:
Medicare rebatable
Laboratory:
Haematology
Sodium Citrate and EDTA should be collected.
This screen includes Prothrombin Time, INR, APTT, Fibrinogen + D Dimer and the EDTA collected is required for a Platelet Count
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Reference Laboratory:
Monash Medical CentreMonash Health Pathology246 Clayton RoadClayton, Vic 3168tel 03 9594 4538
Laboratory:
Haematology
This test requires an FBE, Haemoglobin Electrophoresis and Iron studies to be requested in order to fully interpret results.
Turn around time - up to 3 months or longer.