Assay

vWF cleaving protease (ADAMTS13) assay

Key Words

von Willebrand Factor Cleaving Protease, ADAMTS13

Specimen Collection

2 x3.0ml citrate

Referrals

This test is referred to another centre for analysis:
Coagulation Dept.
Haematology Dept.
Level 3
Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ

Turnaround time

7 days from receipt at reference laboratory (6 hours in urgent cases)

Test indications

Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenic Purpura, Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A