Enoxaparin Anti-Xa
Alternate Names
LMWH, Low Molecular Weight Heparin, XALMW, LMW
SoftLab Order Code
XALMW
Epic Order Name
ENOXAPARIN ANTI-XA
Epic Order ID
LAB3672
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Blue Top (Sodium Citrate - Light blue)
Collecting Volume
One full light blue top tube
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full light blue top tube. (Special low volume collection tubes are available for Neonatal patients if blood volume collection is limited by clinical condition. Contact the laboratory to request a collection tube.)
Storage or Stability
Ambient - 24 hours. Stability may vary if additional studies are ordered on the same sample. The test with the shortest stability should be considered when evaluating storage/stability for testing.
Causes for Rejection
Clotted, wrong tube type, grossly hemolyzed, over or underfilled collection tube
Instructions
Freeze plasma if testing cannot be completed within ambient stability period.
Availability
Batched - performed daily. Raleigh samples: received by 1700. Samples from other sites: collected by 1530. EXCEPTION NOTE: Testing may be performed at any time to assess patient status per special request by physician or pharmacist.
CPT Codes
85520