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Test Code LMWH Low Molecular Weight Heparin

Important Note

Please call STAT courier! Must be to Coag lab within 4 hours of draw. Call Coag if you have any questions at 8-1730.

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Heparin, Low Molecular Weight (aka LMWH)
Sunquest Order Code: LMWH
Px Order Code: LAB2281

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Blue (Sodium Citrate)

Minimum Collection Volume

2.7 mL whole blood

Reference Range

Twice daily dosing: 0.6-1.0IU/mL (peak level, drawn 4 hours
after dose)
Once daily dosing: 1.0-2.0 IU/mL (peak level, drawn 4 hours after
dose)

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Alert Value: >2.00 IU/mL

Rejection Criteria

Clotted, underfilled tube, hemolyzed samples.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

4 Hours

Specimen Stability

4 Hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH – Hematology

CPT Code

85520

LOINC Code

32684-3

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH – Hematology