Serotonin Release Assay (SRA), Unfractionated Heparin (UFH), (HIT)
Order Name
SEROTON RA
Test Number: 5578775
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5578775
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Serotonin Release Assay (SRA), Unfractionated Heparin (UFH), (HIT)
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Gel-barrier or red top tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 3-7 Days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in the evaluation of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 150018 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 150018 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82542 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |