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Test Code
THANT
Test Name
Thrombin Anti-Thrombin Complex
CPT Codes
83520
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

Thrombin-Antithrombin (TAT) Complex is a parameter of coagulation and fibrinolysis. The Thrombin-Antithrombin Complex keeps clotting in check. Deficiencies may aid in understanding hypercoagulable states. Elevated concentrations have been associated with vascular complications associated with diabetes.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Platelet-Poor Plasma

  

Collection Container: Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a light blue top (sodium citrate) tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions

 Platelet-Poor Plasma Processing Instructions

  1. Perform platelet-poor plasma processing procedure.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of platelet-poor plasma to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap) and freeze.
  3. Please submit a separate, frozen aliquot tube for each special coagulation test ordered. Do not share aliquot tube with other tests.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 4 hours

Refrigerated

 4 hours

Frozen

30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Asasy (Elisa)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Thrombin-Antithrombin (TAT) Complex
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 1 time per week
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