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Test Code ATTA Antithrombin Activity, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Antithrombin Activity, P

Useful For

Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital

 

Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate


Ordering Guidance


Coagulation testing is highly complex, often requiring the performance of multiple assays and correlation with clinical information. For that reason, consider ordering AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Platelet-poor plasma

Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. For complete instructions, see Coagulation Guidelines for Specimen Handling and Processing.

2. Centrifuge, transfer all plasma into a plastic vial, and centrifuge plasma again.

3. Aliquot plasma into a plastic vial leaving 0.25 mL in the bottom of centrifuged vial.

4. Freeze plasma immediately (no longer than 4 hours after collection) at -20° C or, ideally at -40° C or below.

Additional Information:

1. A double-centrifuged specimen is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.

2. Each coagulation assay requested should have its own vial.

3. Heparin treatment may lower plasma antithrombin.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma Na Cit

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Na Cit Frozen 14 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Reference Values

Normal values: 80-130%

Normal, full-term newborn infants have lower levels (≥35-40%) that reach normal values by age 90 days. Premature infants (30-36 weeks gestation) have lower levels that reach normal values by age 180 days.

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Method Name

Chromogenic Assay

CPT Code Information

85300

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ATTF Antithrombin Activity, P 27811-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
ATTF Antithrombin Activity, P 27811-9

Report Available

1 to 3 days