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Epic Test Code LAB1840 HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT (Anti-Xa activity) STAT

Important Note

Send testing STAT to Albany Med Via STAT Courier. Notify AMC that the specimen is coming. 518-262-4549

Additional Codes

AMC:LMWH

Specimen Type

Plasma

Preferred Container

Blue Top tube

Minimum Volume

2.7 mL Plasma

Processing Guide Lines

Maintain at room temperature. If specimen can not be transported within 2 hours, centrifuge at 3,000 rpm for 20 minutes. Using a plastic pipette, transfer plasma to plastic tube and freezer plasma.

Storage Requirements

Frozen

Transportation Needs

Ship Frozen

Causes of Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled
Short sample l<90% full
overfilled tube
clotted sample 

Report Available

Same Day if received in to Albany Medical Center Lab by noon

CPT Code

85520

Last Updated

20-Nov-19