Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
HEP CO 2
Methodology
Quantitative Chromogenic Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-10 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.
Collect
Lt. blue (sodium citrate).
Specimen Preparation
Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Freeze immediately. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85130
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2007581 | Heparin Cofactor II, Plasma | 33987-9 |
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Aliases
- Dermatan Sulfate Cofactor
- HCII
- Heparin Cofactor A
Heparin Cofactor II
Esoterix Coagulation