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HelpTest Code HIT Heparin-PF4 Antibody
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Blue Sodium Citrate
Minimum Volume
Filled to indicated line (2.7 mL whole blood)
Pediatric minimum: 1 light blue top tube filled to line (1.8 mL whole blood)
Stability
4 hours at 20-25°C/2 weeks at -20°C
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
Transfer Instructions
Centrifuge. Aliquot plasma off of cells. Transport separated plasma at -20°C.
CPT
86022
Result Information
|
Result Code |
Result Name |
|
HITAB |
HIT Ab |
|
HITAN |
HIT Ab (Analyzer) |
Special Instructions
Tube must be filled to the indicated line. Over or underfilled specimens cannot be tested.