Serotonin Release Assay (Heparin Dependent Platelet Antibody), Unfractionated Heparin
Ordering Recommendation
Gold standard test for diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).
Mnemonic
SRA UFH
Methodology
Qualitative Serotonin Release Assay
Performed
Mon-Sat
Reported
2-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 mL serum to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86022
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2005632 | SRA, Unfractionated Heparin | 50734-3 |
2006744 | SRA, Unfractionated Heparin, Low Dose | 50728-5 |
2006745 | SRA, Unfractionated Heparin, High Dose | 50727-7 |
2006746 | SRA, Unfractionated Heparin, Interp. | 66488-8 |
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Aliases
- Porcine Heparin (Serotonin Release Assay (Heparin Dependent Platelet Antibody), Unfractionated Hepar
- SRA UFH (Serotonin Release Assay (Heparin Dependent Platelet Antibody), Unfractionated Heparin)
- Unfractionated Heparin (Serotonin Release Assay (Heparin Dependent Platelet Antibody), Unfractionate
Serotonin Release Assay (Heparin Dependent Platelet Antibody), Unfractionated Heparin