Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia, Antibody

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	HITABS (If requisition states HIT, order as HITABS. DO NOT order HIT. Internal mnemonic ONLY used by Molecular Hematology.)
Specimen Requirements	2 x 4 mL red top tubes, NOT SST Specimens can be collected any day of the week. If collected on testing days (Monday & Thursday) specimens must arrive at DSC Molecular Hematology by 10:00.
Specimen Handling	Send specimens to DSC Molecular Hematology. RRL: If after courier hours, spin in refrigerated centrifuge, aliquot serum into 2 plastic tubes, freeze at - 70 degrees C. DSC Accession: After 16:30, spin in refrigerated centrifuge, aliquot serum into 2 plastic tubes, freeze at - 70 degrees C.
Additional Information	Call Molecular Hematology at 403-770-3699 to book testing. A copy of the Molecular Hematology or Acute Care/General requisition MUST accompany specimens, along with a completed Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Antibody (HITABS) History Form.
Testing Location	Molecular Hematology
Testing Frequency	Monday and Thursday (excluding holidays)
Alternate Name(s)	HIT, HIT antibody
Reference Interval

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