Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia (HIT)

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Assay

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia (HIT)

Key Words

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia, HIT

Specimen Collection

4.7ml gel (Brown lid). The date Heparin was commenced and the patient’s 4T score will need to be given. This test will be requested by the Blood Transfusion laboratory if it is required.

Turnaround time

This test is referred to another centre for analysis:
Histocompatability & Immunogenetics
NHSBT Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH

Test indications

When Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia (HIT) is suspected.

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A