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General
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Clinical Use:
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For measurement of Dabigitran levels in patients taking direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulants. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Direct Thrombin Inhibitor level, DTI, Hemoclot, Pradaxa, |
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Code:
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DAB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2.7mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $81.20 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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4 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Coagulation |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8135 |
| Coagulation |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4006 |
| Coagulation |
Haematology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 3998 |
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Last Updated : 28-10-2021 13:35 |