Anti Xa- LMW Heparin (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
12308001151


Alias/See Also
LAB317: Heparin Anti-XA
LAB2951: Low Molecular Weight Heparin


CPT Codes
85520x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 2


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: NA CITRATE ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: NA CITRATE ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: N/A


Instructions
Blood tubes must be filled to the stated volume. Over- or under-filled tubes will be rejected. Deliver to lab immediately, NOT on ice or exposed to cold. Adult: 2.7 mL exactly in (Lt blue tube) *Pediatric: 1.8 mL exactly in pediatric coag tube*


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Report Available
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: July 7, 2023


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