Testing Laboratory
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalDepartment
Haematology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
NCOA, DTCT, DABI
Test Code (Numeric Code)
1788
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Record time of last dose. Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"
Sample Stability
24 hours
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Dabigatran Assay
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Citrate (Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2.7
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Last updated: 14/01/2026