Back to Test Directory5761 : Heparin Level (ANTI-XA) - LMWH
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
HEPARIN LEVEL
Methodology:
Chromogenic
Clinical Utility:
Measures heparin levels in the blood. Heparin anti-Xa may be ordered to monitor some people who have "heparin resistance" who do not respond as expected to UFH or who have an underlying condition or interfering factor(s).
ORDERING:
Test Code:
5761-2
Turnaround Time:
4 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
5 mL Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top | 1 | STRICT Frozen | 30 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
ALQC: Collect full blue-top (citrated) tube. Centrifuge Blue-top at high speed for 15 minutes. Transfer plasma into plastic transfer tube. Label with date/time collected, PLASMA and patient's name.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Collect full blue-top (citrated) tube. Centrifuge Blue-top at high speed for 15 minutes. Transfer plasma into plastic transfer tube. Label with date/time collected, PLASMA, patient's name and freeze.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Critical frozen
Storage/Transport Instruction: Critical frozen
Specimen Comment:
This test should only be performed on patients taking LMWH only. Refer to other heparin test codes if patient is taking any other heparin medication.
Billing:
CPT Codes:
85130 x 1
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