Synonyms
Arixtra®
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Citrated plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Light blue-top (sodium citrate) tube
Storage Instructions
Ship frozen on dry ice.
Test Details
Methodology
Chromogenic
Reference Interval
Range (mg/L) Prophylaxis of VTE Trough 0.14 - 0.19 Peak 0.39 - 0.50 Treatment of VTE Trough 0.46 - 0.62 Peak 1.20 - 1.26 The trough (pre-dose) and peak (approximately 3 hours post-dose) levels listed are obtained from the Glaxo SmithKline Arixtra® (fondaparinux) package circular.