- Test Name
- HIT Antibody
- Aliases
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Antibody
- Provincial Mnemonic
- PLTABHIS
- LOINC Test Code
- 34701-3
- Description and Primary Use
- Heparin–induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune complex mediated disorder that can cause morbidity and mortality in patients receiving heparin therapy.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 4 hours /positive reflex testing (SRA) is 3 days for send-out to McMaster University
- Test Cost
- $32.00
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Completed or Frozen within 4 hours of collection
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Coagulation
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 laboratory site
- Last Updated
- 27-May-19