- Test Name
- Lupus Anticoagulant
- Aliases
- lupus inhibitor,Lupus 1,DRVVT,PTT-LA Screen,Lupus Anticoagulant Comprehensive
- Provincial Mnemonic
- LUPACP
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- To detect the presence of lupus antibodies
- Reorder interval
- 12 weeks
- TAT
- 7 days
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Completed or Frozen within 4 hours of collection
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Coagulation
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 laboratory site
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18