Specimen Collection
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Adult: 2 x Plain tube (red or gold tube).
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Paediatric: 2 x 1ml micro-plain tubes.
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Samples must be accompanied by data sheet completed by clinician.
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Serum from external labs must be frozen if transported >24-hours post collection.
Download: Serotonin Release Assay data sheet - HAEMAF - HIT SRA 4T Score Datasheet - 02.pdf
Turnaround Time: Between 4 weeks and 6 weeks
Diagnostic Use and Interpretation
Confirmatory test for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopaenia.
Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories
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Samples from extrernal labs - serum
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be frozen if transported >24-hours from time of collection.
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Samples must be accompanied by the data sheet completed by clinician:
Download: Serotonin Release Assay Data Sheet - HAEMAF - HIT SRA 4T Score Datasheet - 02.pdf