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Unfractionated Heparin Anti Xa

Test Code
UFH ANTI-XA


Alias/See Also
  • Anti Heparin(Unfractionated Heparin)
  • Hematology


Preferred Specimen
Light Blue Top Tube – 3.2% sodium citrate


Instructions
Bring to Laboratory Immediately.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
 


Specimen Stability
1 hour – bring to lab immediately


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Under Drawn or overdrawn, and clotted specimens are not acceptable for testing.


Methodology
One stage, Chromogenic Assay

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
1 hour


Reference Range
Reference Range:
0.3 - 0.7 IU/mL
 


Clinical Significance
Test for Monitoring Heparin Therapy. Do not order on patients not on heparin therapy.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in BACL Hematology Labs
Contact Nolan Raymond - West Roxbury 857-203-5980

 


Last Updated: May 19, 2025


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