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Dabigatran

Alternate names:

Dabigatran Etexilate, Pradaxa

Laboratory:

Coagulation

Test Code:

DABI

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Sodium Citrate

Collection Instructions:

Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Samples found to have clots cannot be tested

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.

Minimum Adult Volume:

4 mL

Notes:

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.

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Reference Interval:

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