Laboratory: Hematology
Test Name:
HEPARIN ANTI-XA - HSC - (P)
Test Code: HEPX
Clinical Information:
Clinical Hematologist consult required prior to collection.
Test performed at:   HSC Hematology Laboratory (Days/Evening) (Hematopathology).
 
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Plasma: 1.5 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 1.0 mL

Spin sample once.  Aliquot sample into another tube.  Spin sample again and aliquot the sample into another tube.  Freeze sample at -20°C and then ship to HSC. 

WRHA: If sample is urgent, send plasma within 4 hours of collection at room temperature.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
See Report
Availability:
By Hematologist/Hematopathologist order only.
See Also:
More Information:
Patient's Heparin type and dosage/last dose must be identified on the requisition.