Apixaban
Clinical Relevance: |
Apixaban is a direct inhibitor of activated factor X (FXa) and is given orally for the prophylaxis of a range of conditions including VTE in adults after hip or knee replacement surgery, recurrent DVT, and stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Apixaban does not require routine anticoagulant monitoring but measurement would be required in certain clinical situations where the result will alter management, including prior to emergency surgery or when bleeding. |
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Reference Range: | Expected levels 3-hours post dose on patients taking ‘therapeutic’ doses of the drug:
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Min. Volume: | The volume of blood in coagulation samples must lie within the volume range as indicated by the size of the black fill arrow present on tubes. Volumes above or below the arrow will result in sample rejection to ensure validity of results. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turnaround Time: | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age of Sample: | Samples will be rejected if received more than 1 hours post venepuncture. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Analysing Laboratory: | Coagulation (JCUH) |