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Anti-Xa Activity (LMWH)
Test Name Anti-Xa Activity (Low Molecular Weight Heparin, LMWH)
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Blue (Sodium Citrate) Minimum Testing Volume = Full draw 9:1 Ratio (9 parts blood to 1 part anticoagulant)
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: Must indicate anticoagulant status to avoid delay. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Transportation: In/Outpatients: Send whole citrated blood at room temperature as soon as possible. Referred-in: Send frozen citrated plasma on dry ice. All samples must be sent to the Core Laboratory. Stability: Specimens are stable for 4 hours post collection at room temperature. Specimens which are not tested within 4 hours can be double-spun to remove the citrated plasma. The citrated plasma is stable at -20°C for up to two weeks or -70°C for up to six months. Sample Rejection Criteria: Clotted sample, grossly hemolyzed samples, Unlabeled or samples with insufficient quantity will be rejected.
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) STAT: 4 hrs Routine: 1 day	Test Utilization
Reference Value Suggested theraputic range for patient samples drawn 4 hours post SC injection only: 0.60 - 1.10 U/mL (twice/day injection) 1.00 - 2.00 U/mL (once/day injection)
Test Code LMWH	Methodology Chromogenic Assay
Testing Location SMH-Routine Coagulation	Other information Last Updated: June 06, 2019

Anti-Xa Activity (LMWH)

Test Name

Anti-Xa Activity (Low Molecular Weight Heparin, LMWH)

Specimen Type / Requirements

Container Type = Blue (Sodium Citrate)

Minimum Testing Volume = Full draw

9:1 Ratio (9 parts blood to 1 part anticoagulant)

Specimen Handling

Collection Instructions: Must indicate anticoagulant status to avoid delay. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label.

Transportation: In/Outpatients: Send whole citrated blood at room temperature as soon as possible. Referred-in: Send frozen citrated plasma on dry ice. All samples must be sent to the Core Laboratory.

Stability: Specimens are stable for 4 hours post collection at room temperature. Specimens which are not tested within 4 hours can be double-spun to remove the citrated plasma. The citrated plasma is stable at -20°C for up to two weeks or -70°C for up to six months.

Sample Rejection Criteria: Clotted sample, grossly hemolyzed samples, Unlabeled or samples with insufficient quantity will be rejected.

Required Documentation

Turnaround Time (TAT)

STAT: 4 hrs

Routine: 1 day

Test Utilization

Reference Value

Suggested theraputic range for patient samples drawn 4 hours post SC injection only:

0.60 - 1.10 U/mL (twice/day injection)

1.00 - 2.00 U/mL (once/day injection)

Test Code

LMWH

Methodology

Chromogenic Assay

Testing Location

SMH-Routine Coagulation

Other information

Last Updated: June 06, 2019