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HelpTest Code LAB766 Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody (HIT)
Intended Use
Used for the detection of the anti-platelet factor 4 (PF4)/heparin antibodies
Methodology
Latex Enhanced Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Required: Plasma (sodium citrate)
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL platelet poor plasma (minimum volume 0.3 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly. If transport time will exceed 4 hours, send platelet-poor plasma frozen at -20C or less. Completely fill the Blue Top (sodium citrate) tube. Underfilled tubes will not be accepted. Mix sample immediately by gentle inversion at least six times.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 hours
Frozen: -20C for 6 months or -70C for 6 months
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86022