Assay

Low Molecular Weight Heparin (anti Xa)

Key Words

Low Molecular Weight Heparin, LMWH, anti Xa

Specimen Collection

3.0ml Citrate (Green lid). 1.4ml Citrate for paediatric (Green lid). Fill to mark.

Turnaround time

First working day post-collection

Test indications

Pregnancy, renal impairment and history of bleeding/thrombosis while on Low Molecular Weight Heparins

Interferences

Lipaemia, haemolysis, anticoagulants

Reference Range

Discuss with Consultant Haematologist if necessary

Minimum retesting interval

N/A