Fondaparinux

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Samples required

Trisodium citrate blood (blue cap, 3.5 mL tube) taken with minimal stasis, filled to the line. Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

This test can only be added to a request within 2 hours of sample collection.

Test information

It is essential to state the time of last dose.

Reference range

Fondaparinux therapeutic peak target 0.8 - 1.2 μg/mL

_{Source: Haemostasis & Thrombosis, St. Thomas' Hospital}

Turnaround time

The laboratory will try to turn around within 1 day if urgent, although there may sometimes be a delay as this is not a routine test.

Enquiries

Haematology (Coagulation)