Synonyms
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LWMH); Anti-Factor Xa; Lovenox
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Sharp Coag
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily; 10 A.M.
Standard TAT
Same Day
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 and deliver directly in the Sharp Lab ASAP. If STAT order is recieved after 1000, call Sharp Coag to see if they will still accept specimen on daily run.
CPT Codes
85520
Revised
07-27-22
Initials
SA