- HIT
Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody
Specimen:
Test Code
HIT
Specimen Name
Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody
Collect
Sodium Citrate Plasma
Submit
2 - 1 mL aliquots
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
CRITICAL FROZEN 30 days
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Monday through Friday - Reported 1-4 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 86022
Components
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Additional Information
Patient should be off heparin treatment. Specimens contaminated with heparin will cause erroneous results.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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