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Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid (HPP)

Order Code
117838
CPT
85598
Test Details
Synonyms

Neutralization, Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Clotting time using an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) reagent is determined both in the presence and in the absence of HPP. The assay is considered to be positive for lupus anticoagulant when addition of HPP reduces the aPTT by more than 8 seconds.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Screening test for lupus anticoagulant. Measures interference in phospholipid-dependent clotting.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Blue top (sodium citrate) tube

Patient Preparation

Ideally, the patient should not be on anticoagulant therapy. Avoid warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy for two weeks prior to the test and heparin, direct Xa, and thrombin inhibitor therapies for about three days prior to testing. Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.

Collection

Citrated Plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Contact Technical Support
Order Code
117838
CPT
85598
Test Details
Synonyms

Neutralization, Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Clotting time using an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) reagent is determined both in the presence and in the absence of HPP. The assay is considered to be positive for lupus anticoagulant when addition of HPP reduces the aPTT by more than 8 seconds.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Screening test for lupus anticoagulant. Measures interference in phospholipid-dependent clotting.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Blue top (sodium citrate) tube

Patient Preparation

Ideally, the patient should not be on anticoagulant therapy. Avoid warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy for two weeks prior to the test and heparin, direct Xa, and thrombin inhibitor therapies for about three days prior to testing. Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.

Collection

Citrated Plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Contact Technical Support