Heparin- PF4 IgG ELISA Confirmation
| Also Known as (Alias) | HIT |
| Method | Enzyme linked immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) |
| Test Information | Reflex testing for confirmation of positive heparin antibody with the addition of high dose heparin as an inhibitory step in the heparin/PF4 IgG ELISA. |
| Sample Requirements | Citrate (blue top) |
| Requested Volume | 5cc Citrate (blue top) tube |
| Sample Information | Whole blood can be sent at ambient temperature to receive within 24 hours of draw. Frozen plasma samples can be sent over the weekend. Friday after 12 Noon thru Sunday night, weekend shipping directions apply. |
| Shipping Information | Send whole blood at ambient temperature Monday – Friday and should be received in the lab within 24 hours of collection.
Send samples to: For additional information please see Ordering Information |
| Requisition Form | RFT- Immunogenetics/HLA and Platelet Immunology Labs |
| Transaction Code | 3655-20 |
| CPT Codes | 86022 |
| Test Schedule | reflexive |
| Turn around Time (analytic time) | 1-2 business days |
| Report/Results | Fax number required to receive report |