Test Directory
Apixaban level
Justification
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) such as apixaban are monitored in select clinical situations such as kidney disease, urgent surgery, dosing concerns, compliance concerns and bleeding.
STAT: < 1 week
Chromogenic
Draw Tube: Blue Top
Draw Tube: Red Top
Sample Type: Citrated Plasma and Serum
Specimen Requirements
Sample Type | Volume Required | Minimum Volume | Stability | |
---|---|---|---|---|
PREFERRED | Citrated Plasma and Serum | 1mL | 0.5mL | Frozen (-20C): 2 weeks Frozen (-80C): 6 months |
ALTERNATIVE | - | - | - | - |
REJECTION CRITERIA | Thawed in transit, refrozen or clotted sample |
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS | - |
General Information
METHODOLOGY | Chromogenic |
STAT TAT | < 1 week |
STAT TAT Performance | > 90% of results released in 1 week |
ROUTINE TAT | < 1 week |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | - |
DESCRIPTION | - |
LIMITATIONS | - |
NORMAL RANGE | - |
ASSOCIATED TESTING | - |
REFERENCES | - |
SAMPLE REPORT | Upon request |
NEW YORK STATE APPROVED | No |
Test Codes
ORDER CODE | P3388 |
CPT CODE | 80299 |
LOINC CODE | 74214-8 |