IL HIT Test

[SMILLER]

IL just got approval in the US to sell a HIT test (HemosIL HIT-Ab PF4-H) that will run on their newer coag analyzers (such as the TOPS series).  Has anyone had any experience with this test?   We have been sending these out to a reference Lab for an enzyme assay that takes up to 2 days to get back (usually within 24hrs).  I believe IL has been selling this test outside of the US for some time.

Thanks, Scott

[nziegler]

yes, SMILLER!  it's true! the kit is VERY easy to use - all liquid ready-to-use reagents. I don't remember if the controls are liquid or not. It will be a great test to quickly rule out HIT, but I'm pretty sure in order to diagnose you will still need to send a confirmation to a reference lab. Our friends at the FDA have made them change it to a qualitative pos/neg instead of reporting actual values. This is why it will take until 1st quarter of 2017 before it becomes widely available in the US - they need to reprint all the package inserts to reflect that change.

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