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HelpLow Molecular Weight Heparin (LMW)
Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: Sodium citrate light blue
Volume: 2.7 mL in vacutainer filled to the
line
Turn Around Time
1-2 hours
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: plasma
Double spin and separate
Freeze if testing will not be completed within 1 hour of
processing
Offsites:
- STAT: Send plasma at room temperature with a STAT courier
- Routine: Send plasma on dry ice
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Stago STAR
Reference Ranges
Therapeutic 0.5 – 1.0 IU/mL
CPT
85520