Used as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clot formation during surgeries, dialysis, and heart bypass procedures. Commonly administered intravenously or by injection in clinical settings. Employed in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, and other clotting disorders. Also used to flush intravenous catheters to maintain patency by preventing clot formation in the lines. Widely utilized in medical research and laboratory procedures involving blood or plasma to inhibit coagulation.