Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

HIT Antibody Screening Test

Synonyms

HIT

External Price (excl. GST)

78.87

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

2.7mL Sodium Citrate (Light blue tube) or 4 mL plain tube (red or gold tube)

Pre Testing Requirements

All HIT screens must be approved by a haematologist. Please provide a 4T score on the request form.

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Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

If sample to arrive in Waikato more than 24hours after collection please freeze sample

Aliquot Transport

24hrs ambient, >24hrs frozen

Test Information

Department

Haematology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Within 1 day, if urgent within 8 hours (please phone)

Reference interval

Negative

Minimum Volume

1 mL whole blood plain tube (red or gold)

2.7 mL Sodium Citrate blood (pale blue top)

Electronic Information

Registration Code

HITAB

HL7 mapping code

$HITAB