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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: LMWH anti-Xa, Dalteparin, Fragmin
Performed: Sat (8-4:30pm)
Turn Around Time: 1 day
CPT Codes: 85520
Performed By: Hematology
Clinical Utility: Quantitative determination of Low Molecular Weight Heparin, specifically Dalteparin (Fragmin)
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted specimens
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Heparin LMW/FRAGMIN |
Chromogenic |
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Therapeutic range: 0.5-1.0 Units/ml. Prophylactic range: 0.20 - 0.49 Units/ml |
Units/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Blue Na Citrate, 3mL |
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Send to Lab within 4 hrs of collecion. |
Room Temperature |
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