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Test Code UFH Unfractionated Heparin Assay

Additional Codes

LAB2396

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Instructions

Properly filled 9:1 ratio (blood to anticoagulant); 3.2% NaCitrate tube

Collection Method

Venipuncture

Container

Light Blue Sodium Citrate

Specimen Type

Preferred

  • 2.7mL Lt. Blue (3.2% NaCitrate) tube

 

Acceptable

  • 1.8 mL Lt. Blue (3.2% NaCitrate) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml of plasma from a properly filled 1.8 mL or 2.7 mL NaCitrate (light blue) tube

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15°C to 25°C) 2 hrs unopened specimen
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) N/A
Frozen (-70°C)  6 months for separated plasma

Reference or Target Ranges

0.3 – 0.7 IU/mL

Reportable Units

IU/mL

Critical Value

>1.10 IU/mL

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold If visible – reject
Icterus Threshold If visible – reject
Lipemia Threshold If visible – reject
Interfering Subtances/Other Short draws, over draws, clotted, improperly labeled, hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric samples

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour on arrival to lab
Routine: 4 hours on arrival to lab
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Coagulation
Methodology/Method Description Stago MAX

CPT Codes

85520

Last review/edit date

2025