Heparin-associated Thrombocytopenia Antibody (HATA), Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia Antibody (HITA)
6 days
HIPA is measured by enzyme immunoassay (EIA) using platelet factor 4 complexed polyvinyl sulfonate (PVS) that is coated to the wells of a microtiter plate. The PVS acts like heparin, exposing antigenic sites for HIPA binding.
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Part of HIT testing. Evaluates platelet activation in the presence of heparin.
Serum, Frozen
1 mL
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 42 days |