Abbreviation: APIXA
Specimen Type: Sodium Citrate Plasma Frozen (Double Spun)
Storage Temperature: Frozen
Tubes / Containers: Sodium Citrate
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YAPIXA
LOINC: 74214-8
Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed M-F / Reported 1-3 days
Additional Information: MAYO Test ID: APIXA Specimen should be collected 2 to 4 hours (peak) after a dose or just prior (trough) to the next dose for apixaban concentrations. A double-centrifuged specimen is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.