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HelpTest ID BLOD0456 Heparin Platelet Factor 4 (PF4) Antibody
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red (no-gel Serum) Tube
Remove serum from red cells before storing.
Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens will be rejected.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | N/A | |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | >48 hours |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Friday
For same day results, performing lab must receive specimen by 11AM M-F
Methodology
Enzyme-linked Immunoassay (ELISA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume |
500 µL serum |
| Minimum Volume |
100 µL serum |
CPT Code
86022
AKA
HIT, Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Report Available
1-4 days