Test Overview
Clinical Utility
To aid in the diagnosis of immune-mediated heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)
Method
Latex Enhanced Immunoassay
Result Included
Heparin-PF4 Antibodies
Aliases/Synonyms
HIT Type II Antibodies
Specimen
Specimen Type
PlasmaVolume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not frozen |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
1 Day
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Heparin-PF4 AntibodiesU/mL0 - 0.60
<1.0 is Negative for HIT
≥1.0 is Positive for HIT
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIT | Hep. Ind. Thrombocytopenia | 38584 | U/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30