Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia

Test information: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is the development of thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), due to the administration of various forms of heparin.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Light Blue Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

4 hours

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Results equal to or higher than 1.00 IU/mL indicate the presence of HIT antibodies.

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

No

Comments

N/A

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