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Test Code DABIG Dabigatran Monitoring

Important Note

Please prearrange with Haematology at 67725320.

For peak level, collect specimen after 2 - 3 hrs of drug administration; for trough level, collect specimen before administering the next dose.

In single or multiple dosing, the time interval between specimen collection and administration of dose must be specified.

Laboratory Code

LAB3040817

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: 2 Light Blue Top (3.2% Sodium Citrate)
Volume: 2 × 2.7 mL Whole Blood (Tubes must be full)

Collection Instructions:
Send whole blood specimens to laboratory immediately.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Plasma
Ambient 4 hours
Refrigerate 4 hours
Frozen 1 day (preferred)

Methodology

Modified Thrombin Time

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Specimen Condition

Gross Haemolysis Reject
Icterus OK
Lipaemia OK
Others: Clotted or insufficient specimen Reject

Reference Interval

Clinical interpretive report will be provided.

Referring / Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Haematology, 67725354

 

Testing Laboratory

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Haematology, 63578955
11 Jalan Tock Seng
Singapore 308433
Tel: 63578464

Useful For

Monitoring of Dabigatran therapy.

Service Code

12508

Alias

Dabigatran

Pradaxa®

Update

Last updated 21/03/2025