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Test Code HITAB Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody

Clinical Indications

Epic Order Code: Heparin Induced PLT Ab (HIT) (aka HITAB)
Sunquest Order Code: HITAB
Px Order Code: LAB2278

Specimen Collection Type

Red - Serum
Na Citrate Blue

BOTH REQUIRED

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL whole blood in red top

Correctly filled NA Citrate tube: 1.8 or 2.7mL

Reference Range

Negative

O.D. <0.500

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Alert Value: Positive

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis
Gross Heparin contamination

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

N/A

Specimen Stability

4 Hours Room Temp
Serum and Plasma must have been separated within the first four hours.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Lab - Department

KUMC-Special Coagulation Lab

CPT Code

86022

LOINC Code

73818-7

Test Alias

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia

Additional Information / Notes

Same day results if sample arrive in lab prior to 11:00 am Monday to Friday.
Otherwise, results available within 24 hours except for weekends and holiday. Contact Hematology at 81730 if needed urgently.