Dabigatran Assay

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

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

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