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HelpTest Code HEXLA Hexagonal Lupus Anticoagulant, Plasma
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ACBL / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Comprehensive, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Useful For
Confirming or excluding the presence of a lupus anticoagulant (LA), in conjunction with other appropriate coagulation tests
Differentiating between deficiencies or inhibitors of specific coagulation factors and LA inhibitors
Evaluating a prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time resulting from inhibition
Reporting Name
HEX LA, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | 60 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ACBL / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Comprehensive, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
<13 seconds
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
85598
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HEXLA | HEX LA, P | 96267-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HXDLT | HEX LA Delta | 96267-0 |