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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3040817 |
| NBS code | LBC04600 |
| Service code | 12508 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Preferred: |
| Light Blue Top |
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Processing 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) |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others: Clotted or insufficient specimen | Reject |
Methodology
Modified Thrombin Time
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
Clinical interpretive report will be provided.
Useful For
Monitoring of Dabigatran therapy.
Update
Last updated 21/03/2025
Alias
Dabigatran
Pradaxa®
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