Heparin Assay (Unfractionated)

Test Code
HPUFR (UFH)


Alias/See Also
LAB 3900 Heparin Assay anti Xa


Preferred Specimen
Light blue top tube (Citrated Blood 9:1 (blood to anticoagulant) 3.2% sodium citrate)


Minimum Volume
Full tube, no partial fills


Specimen Stability
2 hours room temperture or 1 month frozen (-20 C)


Performed By
Piedmont Atlanta

Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Atlanta



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