Test Code HIT Anti-Platelet Factor 4 Antibody / Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia

Important Note

Please consult Haematologist before ordering this test.

Please indicate 4Ts score.

For urgent test request, contact Haematology at 67725320.

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top/Gold Top
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0mL Serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours.

2. Serum should be separated into 2 aliquots with minimum volume of 1mL each.

3. Freeze the serum in well-closed plastic tube immediately.

Absent

Tuesday through Friday, TAT 10 working days

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

12436

Last updated 25/02/2020

**Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH**

National University Hospital

Haematology, 67725320

Useful in evaluation of possible immune-mediated type II Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT-II).

APF4
Heparin induced antibody