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Dabigatran

Alternative Names:Pradaxa
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:DABI
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Sodium Citrate
Adults Volume or Mass:2.7 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Add exactly 2.7 mL of blood & mix by inversion.

By consultation with Haematologist. and by arrangement

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:By Arrangement
Additional Notes:

Expected plasma levels of Dabigatran 150mg bd:
117-275 ng/mL (25th-75th percentile) 2hr post dose

Reference: Clinical guide to managing patients treated with Pradaxa (Boehringher Mannheim May 2012).