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Test ID BLOD5040 Heparin Anti-XA

Synonym

Heparin Xa, Xa

Specimen Type/Requirements

Blue-Top (Sodium Citrate) Tube - platelet-poor plasma

 

Tube must be filled to the minimum draw line. Transport to laboratory immediately.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1 full Blue-Top (Sodium Citrate) Tube   
 Minimum Volume     1 mL platelet-poor plasma   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     2 hours     
 Refrigerated     Not Acceptable     
 Frozen     1 month platelet-poor plasma     Preferred for transport   

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Chromogenic

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Core Lab

CPT

85520

Interface Build Information

Result Code Result Code Description
17070 Heparin XA-Unfractionated