Heparin Cofactor II
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.
Lt. blue (sodium citrate).
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.
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Chromogenic Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-10 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
85130
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2007581 | Heparin Cofactor II, Plasma | 33987-9 |
Aliases
- Dermatan Sulfate Cofactor
- HCII
- Heparin Cofactor A
Esoterix Coagulation