HIT, Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody

Test Code
HIT


Alias/See Also
 
  1. Heparin Induced PLT AB Reflex to SRAU (HITWR)
    • Reflex to Serotonin Release Assay (SRA) Unfractionated Heparin (Send out to Quest)
  2. Heparin Induced PLT AB Reflex to SRAL (HITR)
    • Reflex to Serotonin Release Assay (SRAL) Low Molecular Weight Heparin (Send out to Quest)
  3. Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody 
    • No reflex


Preferred Specimen
Acceptable Specimens:
  • Citrate/Blue Vacuationer  (Plasma frozen)
  • Red Vacutainer (Serum frozen for reflex testing, if indicated)
 


Transport Temperature
Frozen plasma and serum


Setup Schedule
Setup/Batched Daily


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Core Laboratory



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.