Dabigatran

Test ID: 

704427

CPT code:

82542

Synonyms:

Pradaxa (Dabagatran Etexilate)

Clinical Use:

Measurement of drug level in order to monitor therapeutic level and/or diagnose under-dosage or potential toxicity

Specimen Type:

Plasma

Requested Volume: 

1 ml

Minimum Volume: 

.5 ml

Container Type: 

Blue-top (sodium citrate) tube (preferred), lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Collection:

Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube