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#M3068: Heparin Level (LMWH or UFH)

COMPONENTS
Name Method Ref Range Units Panic
Value
Frequency
Heparin Level Chromogenic aXA U/mL or IU/mL

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Name Type Volume Aliquot # Temp Container Type Primary/
Alternate
Heparin Level (LMWH or UFH) Citrated Plasma 1.0mL 1 Frozen Blue Top

GENERAL INFORMATION
Abbreviations AXA
Test Frequency same day
Alternate Names aXa Level, Enoxiparin, Lovenox, UFH, LMWH
CPT Code 85520
Notes Please specify the type of heparin. Please phone the lab for information on our Heparin Dose-response Curve Program to verify the therapeutic range of your aPTT reagent.
 
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