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ANTI-Xa (LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN)

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Specimen Required

​3 mL blood containing 0.3 mL of 3.2% sodium citrate

Method

​Chromogenic

Reference Interval / Value

Recommended therapeutic ranges (peak) for adults with normal renal function:

Enoxaparin (1.5 mg/kg once daily dosing): 1.0 – 2.0 IU/ml

Enoxaparin (1 mg/kg twice daily dosing): 0.5 – 1.0 IU/ml

Recommended therapeutic ranges (peak) for adults with renal dosing of enoxaparin (1mg/kg once daily dosing): 0.5 – 1.0 IU/ml

Turnaround Time

​3 – 4 days

Day(s) Test Set up

​Monday – Saturday (office hours)

Remarks

​Please indicate the type of heparin given.

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025