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Epic Test Code LAB5006 Heparin antibody test (PF4: Heparin Antibodies)(Heparin Induced) 

Important Note

Send testing STAT to Albany Med Via STAT Courier. Notify AMC that the specimen is coming. 518-262-4549. Make sure that an AMC requisition accompanies the specimen.

Used for testing of Heparin Induced thrombocytopenia/thrombosis 

Additional Codes

AMC:HAT

Alternate names

PF4: Heparin Antibodies;
Heparin: Platelet Factor 4 Complex Associated Antibodies
HAT
HIT
p4
Heparin induced platelet antibody test

Specimen Type

Plasma

Preferred Container

Blue Top tube

Minimum Volume

2.7 mL Plasma

Processing Guide Lines

Maintain at room temperature. If specimen can not be transported within 2 hours, centrifuge at 3,000 rpm for 20 minutes. Using a plastic pipette, transfer plasma to plastic tube and freeze plasma.

Transportation Needs

Ship Frozen

Storage Requirements

Frozen

Causes of Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled
Short sample l<90% full
overfilled tube
clotted sample 

Report Available

Same Day if received in to Albany Medical Center Lab by noon

CPT Code

83516

Last Updated

11-Jan-21