Heparin Xa Assay
Methodology
STAGO Compact Colorimetric AssayPerforming Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma, citratedContainer/Tube: Light-blue top
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Additional Information: If delay in transport >2 hours is anticipated, double spin specimen and freeze plasma for transport to the laboratory.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient ≤2 hours/FrozenReference Values
Therapeutic Range: 0.30-0.70 IU/mLCritical values:
>1.00 IU/mL