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Dabigatran

Alternate names:
Dabigatran Etexilate, Pradaxa
Laboratory:
Coagulation
Test Code:
DABI
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
Sodium CitrateSodium 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.

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