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Test Code LAB2356 Apixaban

Intended Use

Apixaban, an oral anticoagulant that directly inhibits factor Xa, has been approved by the FDA for prophylaxis of thrombosis in atrial fibrillation and surgical patients and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Methodology

Chromagenic

Performing Laboratory

RCH 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Sodium citrate

 

Container Type:  Sodium citrate

 

Unacceptable specimens:  

  1. Samples that are short draws or clotted
  2. Serum
  3. Frozen whole blood

Specimen Stability

Ambient:  24 hours

 

Refrigerated:  7 days

 

Frozen:  24 hours

CPT Code

80299

Day(s) Set Up

Sunday thru Saturday