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Serotonin Release Assay (SRA), Unfractionated Heparin
Test CodeSRAU
Quest Code
14627
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 Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
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.
This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Setup Schedule
Sun-thurs
Report Available
2-5 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Any patient with an unexplained fall in the platelet count of >40% during or after cessation of heparin therapy should be suspected of hit-heparin induced thrombocytopenia. This test is a functional assay of the PFU-antibody complex with heparin.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |