Factor Xa Heparin (Factor XaHep)
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| Synonyms:
| Heparin, anti-Factor Xa |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Blue (3.2% sodium citrate) top vacutainer tube. |
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| Collection: | Inpatient specimens should be transported to the laboratory at room temperature.
Outpatient specimens should have plasma transferred to a plastic aliquot tube within 1 hour of collection.
Store plasma at room temperature for 4 hours; freeze at -20°C for up to 2 weeks. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Incorrect specimen type; clotted; short filled tubes; hemolysis; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Monitor low molecular weight and unfractionated heparin therapy |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
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| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |