Coagulation, (COAG)

NameCoagulation, Coag
Tube TypeBlue (Sodium Citrate)
Reporting UnitsSee reference ranges below.
Reference RangePT
APTTR
Fibrinogen          
13-16s, INR: 0.9 – 1.1
0.84 – 1.16
Clauss 1.9 – 4.1g/L
AvailabilityNDDH (24/7)
Target turnaround time2 hours
Special requirements & notes
Patient preparationN/A
Volume required1 tube (2.7ml) must be full
If delayed transport to lab, store:In refrigerator 2 – 8oC
Factors affecting result interpretationClotted sample, under-filled samples, anticoagulants
Time limit for add on testVaries – see individual tests
Pathology disciplineHaematology
‘Lab Tests Online’ linkSee individual tests

Last updated: November 23, 2022