- Test Name
- Anti-Xa
- Aliases
- heparin level, AXA
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HEPAR
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- To determine anti-Xa levels in patients on anticoagulants (such as LMWH)
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Completed or Frozen within 4 hours of collection
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Coagulation
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 laboratory site
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18