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Heparin Unfractionated (Anti-Xa) Assay

Test Code
Heparin Xa UF


CPT Codes
85130

Preferred Specimen
Sodium Citrate (Light Blue) Tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Fill Sodium Citrate tube to fill line.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen, Fibrinated specimen, Hemolysis, Incorrect collection site, Underfilled tube


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 16, 2022


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.