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Heparin-dependent Platelet Antibody (Serotonin Release Assay)

Order Code
150018
CPT
82542
Test Details
Synonyms

Functional HIT Assay

TAT

11 days

Methodology

The SRA employs washed donor platelets and detects their activation by measuring the release of endogenous serotonin induced by addition of patient serum. The serotonin levels are measured by a highly sensitive liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectroscopy method.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Gold standard functional test for HIT. Detects platelet-activating antibodies.

Specimen Type

Serum, Frozen

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Contact Technical Support
Order Code
150018
CPT
82542
Test Details
Synonyms

Functional HIT Assay

TAT

11 days

Methodology

The SRA employs washed donor platelets and detects their activation by measuring the release of endogenous serotonin induced by addition of patient serum. The serotonin levels are measured by a highly sensitive liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectroscopy method.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Gold standard functional test for HIT. Detects platelet-activating antibodies.

Specimen Type

Serum, Frozen

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Contact Technical Support