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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. |
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Test information |
It is essential to state whether a peak or trough sample. Please provide information on time of last dose. |
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Reference range |
Dabigatran 150mg BD: Peak levels 64 - 443 ng/mL Trough 31 - 225 ng/ml Source: van Ryn J, et al. Dabigatran etexilate – a novel reversible oral direct thrombin inhibitor: interpretation of coagulation assays and reversal of anticoagulant activity. Thromb Haemost 2010; 103: 1116-1127 |
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Turnaround time |
24 hours |
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Enquiries |
Haematology (Coagulation) |