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HelpTest Code HITIG Heparin-PF4 IgG Antibody, Serum
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: 8 hours, preferred but not required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred) 2 years/Refrigerate 7 days
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
HIT ELISA:
<0.400
HIT Interpretation:
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86022