| EX0855 HEPARIN INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA (HIT); ANTI PLATELET FACTOR 4-HEPARIN (PF4-H), IgG QUANTITATIVE |
| Specimen: |
3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hours. If this is not possible, make PPP within 1 hour of the collection as follows: Centrifuge sample at 3600 rpm for 15 min. & transfer supernatant to a clean plastic tube. Centrifuge this supernatant again at 3600 rpm for 15 mins. & finally, transfer the supernatant (PPP) to 1 labeled clean plastic screw-capped vial. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 4 hrs |
4 hrs |
2 weeks |
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| Method: |
Chemiluminescent Imuunoassay (CLIA) |
| Comment: |
Samples received on holidays will be reported in the next schedule/next working day. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
There are emerging disorders collectively termed thrombocytopenia & thrombosis syndromes which most commonly include Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). This occurs after exposure to heparin /unfractionated heparin (UFH) / low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). HIT is a paradoxical disease as the anticoagulant administered to prevent thrombosis, itself leads to increased risk of arterial/venous thrombosis. HIT is of 2 types – Type I non-immune type with a mild decrease in platelet count. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Cardiologist, Hematologist |
| Disease: |
Disorders of Coagulation |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
COAGULATION |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. A duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form is mandatory. |
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