Lupus anticoagulant by dRVVT screening panel
This test helps in finding the presence of Lupus Anticoagulant. The presence of this substance is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis.
How to prepare for the test?
The patient is advised not to eat anything for 12 hours before the test. He is also advised to stop taking the Heparin for a day and oral anticoagulants for a week before the test sample is collected. The physician should be consulted before stopping the medicines.
