Xa ANTI Xa UNFRACTIONED

Message
HEMOTOLOGY/COAG LAB WRJ


Test Code
Xa UNFRACTI


Alias/See Also
Xa,HEPARIN ASSAY, FACTOR Xa, LIQUID HEPARIN


CPT Codes
85520

Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
2.7mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 LIGHT BLUE(NA CITRATE) TUBE, AND SEND TO LAB. PROCESS SAMPLE WITHIN 4 HOURS OF COLLECTION. SPIN WITHIN 1 HOUR OF COLLECTION.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Short Draw(not at 90% full), Hemolysis


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- HEMOTOLOGY/COAG 802-295-9363 ext: 5521, 5523



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.