Dabigatran Assay
Test Information
Test Name
Dabigatran Assay
Synonyms
Pradaxa; Dabi Assay; Dabi level
Price
$85.00
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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.
Preferred Specimen
Citrate x 2
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Collection Information
Preparation
- Must reach lab within 7 hours of collection, collect close to courier times if necessary
Processing Information
Registration Code
DABS (See notes)
Notes
- This test is to measure Dabigatran level (i.e. plasma concentrations of the drug)
- For routine drug monitoring, register for COAP & TT
- Double spin citrate samples and freeze plasma within 8 hours of collection
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Send Away Transport
Frozen
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