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