Test Code LAB3596 Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Ab

Important Note

All positive specimens will be sent to reference lab for Serotonin Releasing Assay

Patient must be off heparin for at least 4 hours prior to blood collection

Blood

0.5 mL (Red) /2.5 mL (Blue)

Red and Blue tops

Freeze and hold serum from Red top tube.

To be used to send to Mayo Lab for SRA testing, if the HIT Antibody result is positive

1 Hour

4 Hours

Qualitative, latex enhanced immunoassay

Negative

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