Dabigatran Level
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Synonyms: | Pradaxa | ||
| Methodology: | Chromogenic Anti Iia | ||
| CPT Codes: | 85130 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Results are reported within 1-2 days | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | Two 3 mL tubes, each containing 2.7 mL blood; each filled to fill line on tube. |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | One 3 mL tubes, each containing 2.7 mL blood; each filled to fill line on tube. |
| Container: | Blue Na Citrate, 3.2% - fill to fill line on tube |
| Collection Instructions: | Deliver to laboratory ASAP; sample must be processed within 2 hours of collection. See link to Specimen Collection and Processing for Coagulation Specimens. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Under filled tubes. Greiner tubes are not acceptable. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | The specimen must be processed within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge for 30 minutes; remove clear, lipid-free plasma, aliquot 1 mL into two (one minimum) polypropylene tubes and label "NaCi Plasma P.P.P" Freeze immediately. See Associated Links. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Allina Medical Laboratories) |
| Referral Lab number: | 8815 |
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