This confidential blood examination for Coagulation Screen PT/APTT is accessible at all of the thirty one private hospital locations around the UK
Included in every single request for Coagulation Screen PT/APTT are a Doctors Referral, all Phlebotomy fees (your blood taken at a Private Hospital), all laboratory fees and includes our GP comments.
Included in every single request for Coagulation Screen PT/APTT are a Doctors Referral, all Phlebotomy fees (your blood taken at a Private Hospital), all laboratory fees and includes our GP comments.
Inclusions: PT and APTT
Special Instructions: Send to the laboratory immediately. Sample should be separated and frozen within 2 hours of being taken. If a delay is expected with transportation to the laboratory, samples must be transported frozen. If collecting using a butterfly system please discard initial blue vacutainer. If possible it is preferable to collect the sample WITHOUT using a tourniquet. Citrate (light blue vacutainers) MUST always be taken before other coloured bottles and filled to the line.
Attendance Restrictions: A morning Monday - Thursday appointment is required. Please DO NOT bleed the patient outside of this timeframe.
Laboratory Notes: See Report
Sample Container: 1 x Blue
Fasting: If fasting is required, it will be explained on your Pathology Passport. 8 hours fasting is sufficient when it is required.
Freezing Requirements
Order Securely Online.
Order your Coagulation Screen (PT/APTT) Blood test safely and Securely Online, you'll be emailed a Pathology Passport.
Attend your Chosen Hospital.
Make an appointment at your chosen Hospital, bring your Pathology Passport. You pay no extra for phlebotomy.
Results in 3 Working Days.
The target turnaround time for Coagulation Screen (PT/APTT) is 3 working days - these will be sent to you by email.