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Lupus Anticoagulant Test
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Lupus Anticoagulant Test

£130.00

4.9/5 from 131+ verified Google reviews

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Overview

The Lupus Anticoagulant Test is a specialised blood screening that detects the presence of lupus anticoagulant antibodies, which are a type of antiphospholipid antibody. Despite its name, lupus anticoagulant is not exclusively associated with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), nor does it cause bleeding—in fact, it increases the risk of abnormal blood clot formation. This test is essential for diagnosing antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), a significant autoimmune condition that causes excessive blood clotting in arteries and veins, leading to serious complications including stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, and recurrent pregnancy loss. 

Key Test Components

Lupus Anticoagulant Screening
  • DRVVT (Dilute Russell’s Viper Venom Time) Screen
  • APTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)-based Screen
  • DRVVT Confirm
  • APTT-based Mixing Studies
  • Platelet Neutralisation Procedure
  • Screen/Confirm Ratio
  • Normalised Ratio

 

Mathematical ratios comparing screening and confirmatory test results to definitively identify lupus anticoagulant presence according to international diagnostic criteria.

Comprehensive analysis following International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) guidelines, determining whether lupus anticoagulant is positive, negative, or indeterminate based on the complete testing algorithm.

Sample Requirements

Sample Type:

Venous blood sample

Turnaround Time

2 working days (specialised coagulation testing requiring careful

Why You Might Need This Test

Symptoms:

  • Recurrent miscarriages (two or more consecutive pregnancy losses)
  • Unexplained stillbirth or late pregnancy loss
  • Severe pre-eclampsia or placental insufficiency in previous pregnancy
  • Premature birth due to placental problems

Health Screenings:

  • Personal history of unexplained blood clots in unusual locations (cerebral, mesenteric, hepatic veins)
  • Family history of antiphospholipid syndrome or recurrent pregnancy loss

Ongoing Monitoring:

  • Confirmation testing 12 weeks after initial positive result (required for APS diagnosis)
  • Monitoring known antiphospholipid syndrome during pregnancy

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Testimonials

Customer Testimonials

Mandy

Amazing service, had my blood taken by Sarah, so quick and convenient. I will be using Swift bloods again and will be recommending to my friends and family. Sarah was. Very professional also friendly, she was really lovely. Swift bloods are definitely the way to go.Thank you very much .

 

Vince Walsh

First Class Service
Friendly and helpful staff. Arranged an appointment for the next day at home. Joanne arrived for my appointment to take the required blood tests and delivered them to my local hospital within 35 minutes. I cannot recommend Swift Blood Tests highly enough.

 

Anne

I can’t praise this company enough! Jo arrived on time and was so lovely, easy to talk to and efficient. The whole process from booking the appointment ( and getting one for the following day) to receiving a text that the bloods had arrived at the hospital was really impressive. I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use this service again-

 

Laura T

This is an amazing service which I heard about through a recommendation and I will 100% be recommending to friends. I booked in late one even and Joanne came early the next morning. I work in London so this was perfect to work around unusual business hours. Joanne was so efficient and friendly. Thank you!

 

Gerald Morgan

Organised a visit for my disabled elderly mother. Trying to get a local appointment through the NHS swift queue system would have meant several weeks wait. This service was booked online within minutes and the service was prompt, efficient and very professionally carried out by a friendly nurse

 
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