Anti Xa Assay (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ATEN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1795

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"

Sample Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Synonyms

Anti Xa, Heparin assay, Anti 10a, LMWH, Factor 10a, Clexane Assay, Apixaban Assay, Enoxaparin Assay, Low Molecular Weight Heparin Assay (Blood), Heparin Assay

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Additional Specimen Information

Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"

Last updated: 13/05/2026