| Laboratory: | Hematology |
| Test Name: |
HEPARIN ANTI-XA - HSC - (P)
Test Code:
HEPX
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| Clinical Information: |
Clinical Hematologist consult required prior to collection.
Test performed at: HSC Hematology Laboratory (Days/Evening) (Hematopathology). |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| 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: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
See Report
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| Availability: |
By Hematologist/Hematopathologist order only.
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Patient's Heparin type and dosage/last dose must be identified on the requisition.
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