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Test ID BLOD0668 Enoxaparin Anti-XA

Useful For

Useful for monitoring Low Molecular Weight Heparin anticoagulation therapy (ie. Lovenox)

Synonym

Anti-XA, Lovenox, Low Molecular Weight Heparin

Specimen Type/Requirements

Blue-top (Sodium Citrate) Tube

 

Tube must be filled to the minimum draw line. Transport to laboratory immediately. Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     2 hours     
 Refrigerated     Not Acceptable     
 Frozen     1 month  Preferred for transport   

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Additional Information

This assay should not be used for measuring Rivaroxiban or Apixaban.  See specific assays for these medications.

Methodology

Chromogenic

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo - Core Lab

CPT

85520