Catalog ID HIT Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Antibody
CPOE Test Name
HIT Antibody, PF4, Platelet Factor 4
Epic EAP Test Code
LAB766
Synonyms
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Antibody, HIT Ab, Heparin-asscociated Ab
Specimen Type
Citrated Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Light Blue sodium citrate tube; 4 mL blood
Causes for Rejection
Specimens other than citrated plasma.
Turn Around Time
24 hours from collection
CPT / HCPCS Code
86022
Storage and Transport
After collection, the specimen should be brought to the Receiving Laboratory (BI 2029).
Reference Range
See Interpretive Comments that are reported with each patient result.
Performing Lab
Hematology Lab BI 2015 721-2120
Methodology
GTI PF4 Enhanced EIA