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Heparin Induced Platelet Serotonin Release

Alternative Names:Serotonin Release Assay
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:HITSRA
Registration Instructions:

Request form (from link) MUST be completed and sent with HISTRA samples

Click here for HISTRA Blood Form

Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Sodium Citrate
Adults Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Two (2x) collection tubes required
Add exactly 2.7 mL of blood & mix by inversion.
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge twice
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately
Store at -70'C
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Send to lab immediately
External Laboratory:SEALS - Prince Of Wales
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice