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Laboratory: Hematology
Test Name:
VITT (Vaccine Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia)
Test Code: MISS
Clinical Information:
Hematopathologist (HP) on Hemostasis service or HP on-call must provide approval prior to sample collection unless ordered by a Clinical Hematologist.

Test performed at McMaster Platelet Immunology Lab
Collection Devices:
Preferred Device:
2 - Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection  - 2 x 10 mL Red Top Tube
Alternate Device:
2 - Na Citrate 2.7 mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection  - 2 x 10 mL Red Top Tube
Specimen Required:
Plasma: 2.0 mL


Serum: 12.0 mL

NOTE: Both plasma and serum collection are mandatory.

If approved, spin sample once and aliquot sample into another tube.

Freeze aliquots at -70°C
 
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
See report.
Availability:
By Prior Arrangement Only
Approval required.
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