Heparin Level Unfract (HEPUF) |
EPIC Test Name
ANTI-XA UNFRACTIONATED HEPARIN LEVELEPIC Code
LAB6412Specimen Requirements
Plasma | |
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Minimum Volume: | 2.7 mL |
Collection: | Collect using standard laboratory procedures. Tubes must be full to obtain proper blood to anticoagulant ratio or the specimen will be rejected. |
Transport: | Specimens scheduled to arrive in the lab in less than 60 minutes should be sent at room temperature. Platelet poor specimens should be frozen before transport and placed in an insulated container on dry ice to ensure that the specimen does not thaw. |
Stability: | Room temp: 1 hour unspun 2 hours spun Frozen: 2 weeks at -20 C 6 months at -70 degrees C |
Container: | Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate) |
Processing/Storage: | Specimens that cannot reach the lab within the time frame should be double spun at 2500 g for 15 minutes to obtain platelet poor plasma. 0.5mL aliquots should be frozen in plastic at -20 degrees C. |
Rejection Causes: | Clotted Insufficent Sample Volume |
Methods
Automated chromogenic assay.Turnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Plasma | Stat : 45 minutes Routine: 2 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Automated chromogenic assay.
All Range | Unit | Critical Values |
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Reference Range dependent on patient diagnosis | IU/mL | >1.1 U/mL |
Common Synonyms
Heparin Level UnfractionatedPerformed
Lab |
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Hematology - Community |
Hematology - Downtown |
CPT
85520LOINC
3274-8Contact Information
Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460Hematology - Community: (315)492-5531