§ 864.7525 - Heparin assay.  


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  • § 864.7525 Heparin assay.

    (a) Identification. A heparin assay is a device used to determine the level of the anticoagulant heparin in the patient's circulation. These assays are quantitative clotting time procedures using the effect of heparin on activated coagulation factor X (Stuart factor) or procedures based on the neutralization of heparin by protamine sulfate (a protein that neutralizes heparin).

    (b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

    [45 FR 60623, Sept. 12, 1980]