Fondaparinux is a synthetic pentasaccharide factor Xa inhibitor. It is licensed for several uses as an anticoagulant and can be used on patients with Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). A Fondaparinux anti-xa assay is used to measure Fondaparinux.
Tube
05 (CP) – Citrate
ID
12730
Availability
On request – weekdays only.
Additional information
The use of Fondaparinux should be discussed with a medical haematologist prior to commencing treatment. If requesting this assay please indicate the treatment on the request card to ensure that the correct anti-Xa assay is performed.
Send to
Specialist Coagulation
Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor
Pathology
Block 32
St James University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Contact
[LINK to specialist coagulation]
Collection Con
1 x Citrate tube filled to line please. Samples must be processed within 6 hours of being taken.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref Range Notes
Critical telephone values: Fondaparinux anti-Xa greater than 1.5ug/mL
Units
ug/mL
IP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory
IP Routine TAT
24 hours
GP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory
GP Routine TAT
24 hours