Test ID: HITG
CPT code: 86022
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Sodium Citrate
Frequency: TAT 1-3 days, performed on first shift.
Instructions: Full 3.2% NA CIT tube. Centrifuge, and freeze plasma if >4 hours.
Text: The positive or negative result aids in determining the risk for heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) when used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
Methodology: Latex particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric asssay