Ordering Recommendation
Preferred test is Lupus Anticoagulant Reflexive Panel (0030181).
Mnemonic
HEX PHOS
Methodology
Qualitative Clotting
Performed
Varies
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 2 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum, EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85598
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0030064 | Hexagonal Phospholipid Neutral | 3282-1 |
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Aliases
- Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid
- Staclot LA
Hexagonal Phospholipid Neutralization