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Required information: the anticoagulant type ( ie. unfractionated Heparin, Clexane, Fragmin, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban or Fondaparinux ) being monitored MUST be indicated on the request.
This information is required to select the correct assay.
Excerise great care in collection and handling of plasma to avoid the release of platelet factor 4 (PF4) which is a potent inhibitor of heparin.
Sampling times
Clexane 3 hr post injection.
Fragmin 3 - 4 hr post injection.
3.5 mL Sodium Citrate tube filled to label marker, mixed by inversion and sent to laboratory immediately.
Do not use 1 ml citrate tubes.
If testing is delayed by more than 4 hours: spin separate and freeze plasma (plasma should be double spun)
Specimen rejection: specimens that are under or over filled , specimens that do not meet identification requirements.
Therapeutic range can depend on treatment regime and be influenced by renal function and weight.
Contact the Haematologist / Registrar for advice.
If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf
Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf
SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare
TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?
CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements
CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form
CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results
"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW
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