Test Code HITIG Heparin-PF4 IgG Antibody, Serum
Additional Codes
Outreach (Atlas) Order Code
HITIG
Hospital (Cerner) Order Code
HITIG
Secondary ID
86533Useful For
Detection of IgG antibodies directed against heparin/platelet factor 4 complexes that are implicated in the pathogenesis of immune-mediated type II heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, spontaneous heparin platelet-factor 4 IgG antibody, and thrombocytopenia and thrombosis occurring after SARS-CoV2 adenovirus vector vaccine
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Heparin-PF4 IgG Ab (HIT), SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting is preferred but not required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred) 2 years/Refrigerate 7 days
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | ||
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
HIT ELISA:
<0.400
HIT Interpretation:
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86022
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HITIG | Heparin-PF4 IgG Ab (HIT), S | 73818-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
46915 | HIT ELISA | 73818-7 |
21468 | Heparin Inhibition | 73817-9 |
21469 | HIT Interpretation | 73819-5 |
21470 | HIT Comment | 73816-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Coagulation Test Request (T753) with the specimen.