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Alternative Names:

Pradaxa

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Sodium Citrate

Adults Volume or Mass:

2.7 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing within 4 hours

Peak drug level testing should occur 2 hours post taking drug

Trough drug level should occur prior to next dose.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge immediately for 10 minutes at 3500 rpm.

Assay Frequency:

24/7