Serotonin Release Assay (SRA), LMWH

Test Code

16284

CPT Codes
86022<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

1 mL frozen serum

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology
Radiobinding Assay (RBA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Night

Clinical Significance

Low molecular weight heparin serotonin release assay (LMWH-SRA) assay may be useful for in-vitro investigation of LMWH-induced thrombocytopenia and/or thrombocytopenia with thrombosis syndrome (HIT/HITT).

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