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Recent changes for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia Screen
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
28th May 2024	Registration Instructions		Requires lab haematology registrar/consultant approval. Clinicians must provide 4T score in the clinical details.

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

28th May 2024

Requires lab haematology registrar/consultant approval. Clinicians must provide 4T score in the clinical details.

Alternative Names:

HITS

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

HIT

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

Plain tube- serum (No Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed with a Laboratory Haematologist

Please collect 2 (TWO) serum (no gel) tubes.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

24/7