Rivaroxaban Assay (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AAAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Time and amount of last dose to be stated on form; Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"

Sample Stability

6 hours at room temperature

Synonyms

Rivaroxaban Level by Anti-Xa

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Available routine hours only

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
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
  • Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

2.7mL Citrate tube (Light blue top). Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line".

1mL paediatric tubes are available from the Laboratory (Coagulation Section) and the tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line".

Last updated: 13/05/2026