{"product_id":"anti-thrombin-iii-plasma","title":"Anti Thrombin Iii Plasma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntithrombin III Plasma (AT III) Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a blood test used to measure the activity or concentration of antithrombin, a natural protein in the blood that helps regulate clotting and prevent excessive blood clot formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test helps healthcare professionals investigate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntithrombin Deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a condition that may increase the risk of abnormal blood clots. It is commonly used in the evaluation of inherited or acquired blood clotting disorders, particularly in individuals with unexplained or recurrent thrombosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures antithrombin activity or concentration in plasma, depending on the laboratory method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps investigate inherited or acquired Antithrombin Deficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the evaluation of unexplained or recurrent blood clots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay assist in investigating conditions such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps assess patients with a personal or family history of abnormal blood clotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides additional diagnostic information alongside other thrombophilia and coagulation investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plasma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To be confirmed by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Tube:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sodium citrate tube is commonly used for antithrombin testing; confirm with the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepartment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hematology \/ Coagulation (subject to laboratory confirmation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasting is generally not required for the Antithrombin III Plasma Test unless instructed by your doctor or laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider if you have a history of blood clots or inherited clotting disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your doctor about any medications you are currently taking, particularly heparin, warfarin, or direct oral anticoagulants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not discontinue prescribed anticoagulant medications unless specifically advised by your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider if you have recently experienced a blood clot, undergone surgery, or been diagnosed with a serious illness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow any specific sample collection and timing instructions provided by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Antithrombin III Plasma Test helps evaluate the body's natural ability to regulate blood clotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow Antithrombin III result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may indicate reduced antithrombin activity or concentration, which can be associated with an increased risk of abnormal blood clot formation. Low levels may result from inherited Antithrombin Deficiency or acquired conditions such as liver disease, nephrotic syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), or certain treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enormal Antithrombin III result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generally indicates that the measured antithrombin activity or concentration falls within the laboratory's reference range. However, a normal result does not rule out all blood clotting disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntithrombin testing may involve two different methods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntithrombin Activity Test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measures how effectively antithrombin functions in regulating blood clotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntithrombin Antigen Test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measures the concentration of antithrombin protein in the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact method used for this test should be confirmed with the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting during an acute blood clotting event, certain illnesses, or while taking anticoagulant medications may affect results. Repeat testing may be recommended when clinically appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional investigations, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein C, Protein S, Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin Gene Mutation, and other coagulation tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, may be recommended depending on the patient's clinical condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults should be interpreted by a healthcare professional alongside symptoms, medical history, family history, medications, and other relevant investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReporting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To be confirmed by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability and sample collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025776931068,"sku":"LAB-072","price":8625.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacy.com.pk\/products\/anti-thrombin-iii-plasma","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}