Test Code LAB0213975 Heparin Anti-Xa Assay

Important Note

Order this test for both Unfractionated and Low Molecular Weight Heprin Xa testing.

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0213975	Heparin Anti-Xa Assay

Heparin Anti-Xa Assay

Chromogenic Assay

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Type: Platelet-poor citrate plasma

Container/Tube: Citrate (3.2%) tube, properly filled

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic transport tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separation of plasma within 4 hours of collection is recommended.

Frozen up to 1 month at -20°C

Unfractionated: 0.30-0.70 IU/mL

Critical value: ≥1.00 IU/mL

Low Molecular Weight: 0.50-0.70 IU/mL

Critical value: >2.00 IU/mL

Monday through Sunday

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