Thrombin Time
Code:
TT
Sample Type:
Blue top tube
Ref Ranges/Units:
Adult normal range 14-19 seconds. Child normal range defined in reports according to age.
Turnaround:
Urgent requests < 90 mins Routine requests < 4hours
Special Precautions/Comments:
Additional Information:
Thrombin Time is a test which can be used as an indicator of fibrin formation and can be used to detect the presence of anticoagulants including antithrombin antibodies, heparin and direct thrombin inhibitors: acquired and hereditary abnormalities of fibrin formation: or polymerization including higher levels of fibrinogen degradation products, paraproteinemias and dysfibrinogens.