Heparin assay, Plasma

Department

Haematology - Haemostasis

Delphic Registration Code

COAG

Synonyms

Anti factor Xa assay
Anti Xa assay

Turnaround Time

4 days

Test Code

1627

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Additional Specimen Information

Sample should be collected 4 hours post-dose for low molecular weight heparin.
Ambient, sample must arrive within 4 hrs of collection

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

0.5 ml platelet poor, double spun plasma

Reference Intervals

Therapeutic range:

Treatment or high risk prophylaxis 0.3-1.0 IU/ml

Moderate risk thromboprophylaxis 0.1-0.5IU/ml

Test Method

StaR Max

Non-Funded Test Cost

$140.91 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1627

Test Availability: Mon - Fri, business hours - urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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