Citrate Must be venous or arterial collection, NOT capillary

• MUST specify the type of heparin being administered e.g.UFH - Standard Heparin or LMWH - e.g. Clexane,


•  Levels taken 4 - 6 hours post dose.  please note time and dose on request if known


• Must arrive in the laboratory within 1 hr collection.

LAB NOTES: 

Add-On Test: Check with RCH Haem; No Add-On for sample >2 hours post collection

RWH Core Lab: Notify RCH Haem of request and despatch.

Drugs monitored and testing sites: 

1. Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) – In House, RCH
   

2. Enoxaparin (Clexane) - In House, RCH
   

3. Dalteparin (Fragmin) – In House, RCH
   

4. Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) – Sendaway, RMH

RCH Haem Staff:

• Prepare X1 PPP to be sent next working day (unless urgent)
• KIMMS XA request - #404 and Add SASAH procedure
• Notify RMH Haematology 93420 8020  
  

5. Apixaban (Eliquis) – Sendaway, RMH

RCH Haem Staff:

• Prepare X1 PPP to be sent next working day (unless urgent)
• KIMMS XA request - #404 and Add SASAH procedure
• Notify RMH Haematology 93420 8020  
  

6. Other Anticoagulant not listed above

Seek Clarification from Clinician / Consult Senior Scientist

As requested