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APIXA
Test Name
Apixaban Level
CPT Codes
80299
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 day
Clinical Utility

Apixaban is an oral factor Xa inhibitor that is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. It is also indicated for the treatment, prophylaxis, or the reduction in the risk of recurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). Apixaban does not need to be monitored routinely, however, exceptions may include determination of failure of therapy vs. poor compliance, or potential dose adjustment required for renal or hepatic dysfunction.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Platelet Poor Plasma

Collection Container: Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a light blue top (sodium citrate) tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions

Platelet-Poor Plasma Processing Instructions

  1. Perform platelet poor plasma procedure.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of platelet poor plasma to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap)
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen.
Stability Requirements

Frozen

28 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Clotted
  • Hemolysis
  • Icteric
  • Grossly lipemic
Methodology
Chromogenic
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Eliquis®
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 1 time per week
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