TN14 : Apixaban
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Apixaban
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Utility:
Measurement of drug level in order to monitor therapeutic level and/or diagnose under-dosage or potential toxicity.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TN14-1
Turnaround Time:
11 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top | 1 | Refrigerate | 14 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:
Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Alternative Specimen:
Aliquot Plasma-EDTA-Lavender Top , Aliquot Plasma Heparinized-green top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
80299 x 1
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