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HelpTest Code LMWH Low Molecular Weight Heparin Anti-Xa Assay
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following specimens
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: 2 Light Blue Top (3.2% Sodium
Citrate)
Volume: 2 × 2.7mL Whole Blood (Tubes must be
full)
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood
specimens to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Type: Platelet Poor Plasma
Container/Tube: 2 Light Blue Top (3.2% Sodium
Citrate)
Submission Container/Tube:
Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume: 1.0mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Light blue top tube must be properly filled with whole
blood.
2. Whole blood specimen should be double centrifuged and plasma
separated from cells within 1 hour of collection.
3. Plasma should be separated into 2 aliquots with minimum volume
of 1mL each.
4. Freeze the aliquots in well-closed plastic tubes
immediately.
Reference Interval
| Enoxaparin, Nadroparin (1mg/kg/12hr) | 0.60 – 1.00 IU/mL |
|---|---|
| Tinzaparin (175 Anti-Xa IU/kg/24hr) | > 0.85 IU/mL |
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday through Friday, TAT 5 working days
Methodology
Chromogenic Assay
Service Code
12434
Update
Last updated 21/03/2016
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | Gross reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Gross reject |
| Lipaemic | Gross reject |
| Others | Clotted or insufficient reject |
Specimen Stability
**Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH**
| Specimen Type | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 hours |
| Refrigerate | 4 hours |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725320
Useful For
Monitoring of low molecular weight heparin therapy.
Alias
LMWH
Anti-Xa