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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