Synonyms
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LWMH); Anti-Factor Xa; Lovenox
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Sharp Memorial Hospital Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily; 9 am
Standard TAT
Same Day (if received prior to run time)
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.8 mL or 2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Collection Instructions
Weekend test availability depends on staffing at Sharp. Will take STATS in most cases on weekends.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate plasma. Centrifuge a second time and separate plasma avoiding the platelets at the bottom. Freeze immediately. Complete Sharp requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Call a RUSH pick-up courier with TForce.
CPT Codes
85520
Revised
4/22/24
Initials
SA