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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Screen

Alternate names:
Heparin-Induced Platelet Antibodies Screen, HITS
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
HIT
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:

HITScreen/ELISA testing (HITE) is only available after consultation with the Consultant Haematologist or Haematology Registrar.

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Notes:

Plain tube with gel

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
5 days
Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

Laboratory staff at Monash Medical Centre must be informed if the ELISA test is to be done urgently.

Transport - serum frozen to MMC.

(MMC Special Haematology: 9594 3490)

External Laboratory:
Monash Pathology
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