Test Directory

HIT Assay (HIT IgG)

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

4.9ml Sarstedt tube

S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm
Additive per Container

​Sodium Citrate

Containers - Child

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

1.1mL brown gel paediatric tube

S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm
Additive per Container

​Sodium Citrate

Reference ranges

​0.00-1.00IU/mL

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000

Transport arrangements

​This is an URGENT test - samples must be transported to the laboratoy as soon as possible (by taxi or courier, where appropriate).

Sample storage arrangements

​None required.

Special instructions for collection

​None required.

Please note: BOTH plasma and serum samples are required for HIT testing.

How to request

​This test MUST be arranged via the Haematology medical staff.

Availability

​24/7

Anticipated turnaround

​24 hours

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

​All results are telephoned to the haematology Registrar and referred to the consultant Haematologist for comments.