85520 Heparin assay
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: heparin assay, heparin level
Quantitative assay of heparin concentration in blood using protamine titration or chromogenic substrate methodology to monitor heparin anticoagulation therapy.
Clinical Context
Monitors unfractionated heparin therapy in patients with heparin resistance or extreme body weight; therapeutic heparin levels prevent thrombosis without excessive bleeding.
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