Low Mol Weight Heparin Anti-Xa

Test Code
LAB316 1230100223


Alias/See Also
LMXA
LOVENOX
ENOXAPARIN


CPT Codes
85520

Includes
LMW HEPARIN (U/ML) IN PPP BY CHROMOGENIC METHOD


Preferred Specimen
Plasma


Instructions
Fully collect a Blue Top (sodium citrate) tube. Underfilled tubes will not be accepted. Mix sample immediately by gentle inversion at least six times.


Transport Container
LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE


Specimen Stability
If transport time will exceed four hrs, send platelet-poor plasma 2 to -20C or less.
To obtain platelet-poor plasma: centrifuge, separate plasma, recentrifuge, and separate plasma into a transport tube.


Reference Range
Result Checking Type Low (N) High (N) Numeric Range (N)
Reference Range   1.4 <=1.4


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB SH LAB



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.