Back to Test DirectoryTR35 : Heparin-Induced Platelet Antibody
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Heparin Platelet ab
Methodology:
Immunoassay
Clinical Utility:
Heparin-Induced Platelet Antibody -
Heparin can induce thrombocytopenia, a decreased platelet count, due to antibody stimulation. False positive results may be due to immune complexes. False negative results may be due to low titer, low avidity antibodies.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TR35-8
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL Aliquot Serum- Red Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquot Serum- Red Top | 1 | STRICT Frozen | 180 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
ALQRD: Place 1-3 mL of serum from Red top in transport tube. Label as serum from Red; refrigerate or freeze as required.
Specimen Comment:
For serum: Centrifuge red top tube 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g as soon as possible after clotting.
For plasma: Centrifuge blue top tube 20 minutes at approximately 2500 g. Remove plasma from cells as soon as possible. Reject criteria: Gross hemolysis, Icteric specimen, Lipemic specimen, Serum separator tube (SST)
For plasma: Centrifuge blue top tube 20 minutes at approximately 2500 g. Remove plasma from cells as soon as possible. Reject criteria: Gross hemolysis, Icteric specimen, Lipemic specimen, Serum separator tube (SST)
Alternative Specimen:
Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
86022 x 1
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