ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Heparin Cofactor II : 0092540

Mnemonic: HEP COF II

Methodology: Chromogenic Substrate Assay
(Chromogenic Assay)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 21-28 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lt. blue (sodium citrate).

Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells ASAP. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens that have been through several freeze/thaw cycles.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 months

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 85130
Cross References: Dermatan Sulfate Cofactor (Heparin Cofactor II), HCII (Heparin Cofactor II), Heparin Cofactor A (Heparin Cofactor II)
 
 

 

 

 
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