Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
| Order Code: | HIT |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube |
Minimum:
1 mL serum
Testing
Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday.
Analytic Time:
See comments
Reference Range:
Negative
Critical value: Positive
Comments:
Same day service Monday through Friday if specimen is received by 1:00
p.m.
Methodology:
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) used to detect antibodies to
Platelet Factor 4
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge within two hours of draw time.
Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic container and cap (glass is not acceptable).
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic container and cap (glass is not acceptable).
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Sample
Storage:
Freeze specimen immediately.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in styrofoam container.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in styrofoam container.
CPT Code:
86022