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TH46 : Heparin Level (ANTI-XA) -UFH

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
Heparin Level (ANTI-XA) -UFH
Methodology:
Chromogenic
Clinical Utility:
Heparin, Anti-Xa - This assay is useful in measuring heparin concentration in patients treated with low molecular weight heparins (i.e. Enoxaparin/Lovenox) or unfractionated heparin. It is not intended for measurement of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) or Fondaparinux (Arixtra).

ORDERING:

Test Code:
TH46-6
Turnaround Time:
5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
2 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 INSTRUCTIONS: Centrifuge light Blue-top for 15 minutes. Pipette and remove plasma, then pour off into a blue aliquot tube. Freeze immediately.Label specimen with patient's name and citrated plasma.

Billing:

CPT Codes:
85520 x 1

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