Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid Neutralization
Test Mnemonic
STACLT
CPT Codes
- 85598 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3282-1
Aliases
- Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid Neut, Hex Phase PL Ne
Includes
- Hexagonal Phase Screen
- Hexagonal Phase Confirm
- Hexagonal Phase Delta
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | Sodium citrate (Lt. Blue) | Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 14 days at -20 C; 6 months at -70 C |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Clotting Assay |
Reference Range
| Hexagonal Phase Confirm | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | 34.2-47.9 | sec | |
| Hexagonal Phase Delta | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | <7.1 | sec | |
| Hexagonal Phase Screen | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | 34.0-51.8 | sec |
Special Info
3.2% Sodium citrate is the preferred anticoagulant recommended by CLIS. Indicate if patient is receiving heparing or direct thrombin inhibitor, as these anti-thrombotic drugs can interfere with the assay results.
Clinical Info
Confirmatory assay to detect the presence of a lupus anticoagulant. This test should not be used alone in the diagnosis of a lupus anticoagulant, as many factors, such as anticoagulant therapy, can interfere with this assay. It is also suggested that a circulating anticoagulant, a platelet neutralization and dRVVT be ordered in the evaluation of a lupus anticoagulant. A lupus panel, which includes these tests plus an interpretation, is available. Thrombin inhibitors will interfere and may give falsely positive results.