Heparin induced platelet antibodies, Serum

Department

Haematology - Haemostasis

Delphic Registration Code

HITS

Synonyms

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia screen
HIT screen

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Test Code

1576

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Reference Intervals

Positive or Negative

Test Method

Stago STic Expert

Non-Funded Test Cost

$163.71 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1576

Test Availability: Mon-Fri, business hours only, after hours by prior consultation

Contact Information

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