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Test Code LAB5571 HITAB (Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Antibody)

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 properly filled 2 mL Blue top tube

Billing Code

3002166

Specimen Requirements

Test uses Sodium Citrate tube

Blue top tube - Refer to ORDER OF DRAW   Order of Draw

 

Note:  The ratio of blood to anticoagulant is critical.

Vacutainers must draw their full volume.

Syringe Draw:     

2.7 mL blood in 3 mL Blue top tube

1.8 mL blood in 2 mL Blue top tube

Specimens will not be accepted if tubes are not filled to their correct volume.

If multiple tests are drawn, draw coagulation studies first or second

 

Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability

Stable 4 hours unopened or opened, room temperature              

Reasons for Rejection

  1. Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
  2. Specimens not filled to correct volume
  3. Lacking Two Patient Identifiers

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine - same day

ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab

STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

Performing Department

Hematology

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric antigen assay. The HemosIL HIT-Ab (PF4/H), is used for the qualitative detection of anti-Platelet Factor 4/Heparin (PF4/H) antibodies.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86022