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Test Code: CP Preferred Name Coagulation Profile

Yes
45 minutes
As Required
4 hours
Medicare Item
N/A

Test Tubes

ImageSpecimen TypeSpecimen VolumeTube Type
Adult2.7 mlsSodium Citrate 2.7 mL (Solid Pale Blue Top)
Paediatric1.8 mlsSodium Citrate 1.8 mL Paed (Clear/Pale Blue Inner)
Neonate1mLSodium Citrate 1.0 mL Neonate (Pale Blue Top)

COLLECTION NOTES

Accurate filling of specimen tube essential.
All collections that include Coagulation testing must be sent to the laboratory in a BLUE specimen bag.
Specimens must be stored at room temperature and transported to Laboratory ASAP. (Maximum delay to testing laboratory must not exceed 4hrs).

GENERAL NOTES



A coagulation profile includes a PT, APTT, INR and fibrinogen

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