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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Unfractionated Heparin-Dependent Antibody (SRA); SRA-Porcine Heparin; SRA-UFH
Performed: Mon-Sat
Turn Around Time: 3-4 days
CPT Codes: 86022
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: This is a reflex procedure. A positive result of > or = 20% release of serotonin with low dose heparin and <20% release in the presence of a high concentration of heparin.
Clinical Utility: Gold standard test for diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).
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Serotonin Release Assay (Heparin Dependent Platelet Antibody), Unfractionated Heparin
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| SRA, Unfractionated Heparin |
Qualitative Serotonin Release Assay |
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| SRA, Unfractionated Heparin Low Dose |
Qualitative Serotonin Release Assay |
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| SRA, Unfractionated Heparin High Dose |
Qualitative Serotonin Release Assay |
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| SRA, Unfractionated Heparin, Interp |
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Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Red with Gel, 5mL |
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Fill tube completely. Send to lab ASAP. |
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