Heparin Assay
Order Code: HEP
Epic Lab Code: LAB317
Order Form: A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req
Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573
Specimen:
Plasma
Collection Medium:
Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate)
Minimum:
Full draw; 2.7 mL light blue top (mix well)
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
Analytic Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
Scheduled through Hematology Consult Service, pager 4326. Recommended target range for treatment of DVT or venous thromboembolism is 0.4-0.7 U/mL.
Methodology:
Anti Xa activity by chromogenic substrate.
CPT Code:
85520
 
See Additional Information:
Phlebotomy Tubes and Order of Draw