Test Category: Haematology
Investigation Name:Rivaroxaban Level

Pathology Laboratory:Haematology Ext 88245
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:Haematology bloods
Units:ng/ml
Minimum Sample Volume:FILL TO LEVEL
Expected Turnaround Time:2 days
Test Code:HEPA
Sample Type:
Sodium Citrate Tube (Blue top)Maximum Add on Time:4 hours
Complex Reference Range:Peak level (sample taken 3-4 hours post dose) 184-419 ng/ml Trough level (sample taken 7 hours post dose) 6-137 ng/ml
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Rivaroxaban levels should be discussed with a Haematologist. Trough and peak levels are significantly different. Trough level is taken immediately before dose and a peak level is taken 3-4 hours after dose. Time of administration of last dose needs to be stated on the request form along with the dose being used. A FXa test will be performed on the Rivaroxaban curve giving a Rivaroxaban level. Please contact laboratory if test urgent
Referred to Another Laboratory?No