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heparin antibody test
Synonyms: PF4: Heparin Antibodies; Heparin: Platelet Factor 4 Complex Associated Antibodies 
Computer Code: HAT
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (red top tube). 
Minimum Volume: 2 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot. centrifuge for 20 minutes. Using a plastic pipet, remove serum, place in 2 plastic tubes and freeze. 
Reference Values: Negative  
Lab Code: SDH 
Requisition: SPEC H
Test Frequency: 3/wk (M, W, F) Call lab if you wish test to be run stat. 
Routine TAT: 7 days 
Stat TAT: contact lab 
CPT Code(s): 83516 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: 19
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208
Date: 05/20/2013
Time: 10:27:28 (24hr)