HIT Anti PF4 Antibody by LIA

Message

Performed at BUMCP

Test Code

HITABLIA

Alias/See Also

HIT

CPT Codes
86022

Preferred Specimen

2.7 mL Blue top only – full tube – Citrated plasma; Double spin process and aliquot plasma

Minimum Volume

1.8 mL Blue top only – full tube – Citrated plasma Double Spin process and aliquot plasma

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Specimen must be obtained by a peripheral venous draw only. Centrifuge tube within 1 hour of collection to obtain platelet poor plasma. Plasma must be removed from cells, using double spin technique, within 8 hours of collection and frozen.

Transport Container

Polypropylene tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen on dry ice

Methodology
LIA

Setup Schedule

Monday-Saturday

Report Available

24-48 hours from receipt in BUMCP lab

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Used in assessment of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia

Performing Laboratory
Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.