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Test ID BLOD1481 Lupus Inhibitor Screen

AKA

Hexagonal Neutralization, Phospholipid

Specimen Type/Requirements

Blue top (Sodium Citrate) tube - Plasma, Double Spun Platelet Poor

 

See  Coagulation Testing and Platelet Poor Plasma Preparation

 

This test requires its own separate frozen aliquot.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.5 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.5 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     4 hours     
 Refrigerated     Not Acceptable     
 Frozen     1 month     Preferred for transport   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Tuesday and Friday

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

85598

Additional Information

Abnormal results can be obtained in patients on anticoagulant therapy, including the newer agents (e.g. rivaroxaban, apixaban, etc.). This can result in false interpretation of lupus inhibitor.