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4.6 Thrombophilia investigations

a. This test is referred to Pusat Darah Negara, Kuala Lumpur.
HTAA, KUANTAN c. Collect 6 tubes of 2.7 ml blood in Trisodium Citrate container.
b. Test included are : Protein C, Protein S, Anti thrombin, activated protein C
resistance and molecular study ( Factor V laiden, PT 20210A mutation ) if
indicated.

d. Mix well by inverting gently the container a few times to avoid clot formation.
e. The specimen should be accompanied by ‘ADEQUATE’ clinical history of the
patient using special dedicated form (Refer to Page 157-159 form Pusat Darah
Negara). Other particulars and doctor’s name together with any contact
address/telephone number should be legibly written (for confirmation of
patient’s clinical condition and laboratory result).

5.0 REFERENCE RANGE

Please refer to reference range provided in the test results.

6.0 REPORTING OF RESULT

a. All bone marrow aspiration report must be collected from the Haematology
laboratory. Other reports will be despatched through designated pigeon hole.
b. Reports for cases from district Hospitals or Health clinic will be despatched by
post.
c. The reporting of bone marrow trephine biopsy is by haematopathologist and
report must be collected from Histopathology counter.

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