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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Anti-Xa Apixaban Level
(Synonym: anti Xa Apixaban, Eliquis) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Quantitation of Apixaban concentration (ng/mL) as measured using a specific Anti-Xa based assay.
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| Ordering Alert: | This assay is calibrated for Apixaban, it cannot be used to quantitate other medications but it does give a qualitative indication of whether any such medications are present. If the Anti Xa is not for the purpose of monitoring Apixaban order other specific Anti Xa assays (Unfractionated Heparin, LMWH, or Rivaroxaban). For anticoagulants not mentioned default order to Anti Xa Unfractionated heparin. For sites referring to Edmonton, Anti-Xa Heparin Level will also be performed. Central, Edmonton, and North Zones: Note: for urgent qualitative assessment of any FXa inhibitor (eg. rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban, fondaparinux, etc.) order an “Anti-Xa Heparin Level”. The Anti-Xa Heparin Level is calibrated to Heparin units, so cannot be used to quantitate other medications but does give a qualitative indication of whether any such medications are present. | ||
| Collection Alert: | Test cannot be collected by Mobile Collection Service | ||
| Shipping and Handling Alert: | Specimens are time sensitive. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4361 | ||
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| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Specimen Source: | Arterial, Venous, Central Line | ||
| Primary Container: | LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | Adults: One 2.7 mL LT blue citrate tube, allow the vacuum tube to completely fill, minimum fill is to frosted line on tube. Pediatric and Neonate: One 2.7 mL or 1.8 mL LT blue citrate tube, allow the vacuum tube to completely fill, minimum fill is to frosted line on tube. | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | It is important to fill tube to maximum draw. Mix well immediately after collection by inverting tube 3 to 4 times. Must be collected by venipuncture. If venous access not available, sample can be drawn from a line but 6x the volume of the line or 5 mL (whichever is less) must be removed prior to collection. When using a winged blood collection set (butterfly needle), a discard tube must be used to remove the air in the tubing, if only a citrate tube is drawn or is the first tube drawn. | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | Room temperature – 3.5 hours
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| Processing: | For specimens that will be received beyond stability:
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| Transportation: | Room temperature – uncentrifuged Frozen (dry ice if available) | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | Stat testing is available. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily | ||
| Reference Interval: | See Laboratory Report. | ||
| Critical Value: | See Laboratory Report. | ||
| Testing Area: | Hematology | ||
| Performing Site: | Calgary: Foothills Medical Centre | ||
| Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, June 23, 2022 | ||
