Heparin, Quantitative (anti-Xa for unfractionated heparin)
Tube Type
| Test ID |
|
LAB317 |
| EPIC Order |
|
HEPARIN-UNFRACTIONATED |
| CPT Code(s) |
|
85520 |
| Group/Individual Test |
|
Individual |
| Laboratory |
|
Core Laboratory |
| Tube Station |
|
30 Routine: 888 STAT |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
2.7 mL Blood/Lt Blue Sodium Citrate tube; See Comments |
|
Micro: |
1.8 mL Blood Pediatric Lt Blue Sodium Citrate tube |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: |
4 hours |
| |
Unspun: |
1 hour |
| |
Frozen: |
14 days (platelet poor plasma only) |
| Availability |
Routine: |
24 hr/day |
|
STAT: |
YES |
| Turnaround Time |
|
Stat: 90 min; Routine: 3 hrs |
| Reference Range |
|
0.3-0.7
For therapeutic range see Anticoagulant Monitoring Testing Guidelines under Laboratory Test Information on McLendon Lab's Website or contact the Heme/Coag Consult pager for the Hematology/Oncology service.
|
| Comment |
|
- Full light blue top tube
- Deliver Immediately
- Draw tube must be allowed to fill completely. Short draws will be rejected.
|
Reviewed by J. Carr on May 28, 2026
