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SEROTONIN RELEASE ASSAY (SRA), LMWH

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1240    Geisinger Epic ID:  52885

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 ml frozen serum; minimum 0.4 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and alqiuot


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: Unacceptable. Frozen: 6 months.


Rejection criteria: 

Specimens not received frozen.



TEST DETAILS
Additional information: 

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.


CPT code(s):  86022
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Radio Binding 14C Serotonin Radiolabel
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 16284, Serotonin Re


Clinical significance: 

Low molecular weight heparin serotonin release assay (LMWH-SRA) assay may be useful for in-vitro investigation of LMWH-induced thrombocytopenia and/or thrombocytopenia with thrombosis syndrome (HIT/HITT).


Review Date:  12/17/2024

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