Eurofins Biomnis code

FONDA

Synonyms

• Anti-Xa - Arixtra®
• Anti-Xa activity - Arixtra®
• Arixtra® - anti-Xa

Specialty

Haematology

Clinical significance

Heparin is prescribed to prevent or correct thrombosis and embolization. For low molecular weight heparin therapy, the sample should be taken 3 to 4 hours after injection.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• Citrated Plasma
•   FROZEN
• 1 hour

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Enclose the specific clinical information form (R5-INTGB : Haemostasis)
Sample to be frozen within 1 hour. Home sampling is not advisable.
ALWAYS specify the current anticoagulant treatment (dosage) and the injection and sampling times
Collect the sample 3 - 4 hours following the injection
It is advisable to send us a frozen and centrifuged citrate sample in compliance with the GFHT pre-analytical recommendations.

Documents to download

• Specific clinical information form (R5-INTGB)

Methodology

Chromogenic method

Turnaround time

1 day