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Heparin induced thrombocytopenia antibodies IgG

Lab: 
Test type: 
HIT antibodies immunological test
Alternative name: 
HIT antibodies IgG
Research (Re) or routine (Ro) test : 
Ro
Assay method: 
ELISA
Units and reference range: 
negative / weak positive / positive - normal value: negative
Specimen Type: 
Citrate plasma
Quantity: 
1 mL
Conservation: 
Frozen
Turnaround time: 
1 week maximal
Hospital / laboratory: 
Ghent University Hospital
Address: 
De Pintelaan 185, 1P8
Town: 
9000 Gent
Department: 
Coagulation Laboratory, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology and Immunology
Contact person: 
Professor Dr. K. Devreese
Contact email: 
katrien.devreese@uzgent.be
Comments: 
If the result of the HIT ELISA test is positive, the functional HIT confirmation assay will be performed
Last update: 
Friday, 22 November, 2013 - 09:15
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