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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia screening

Introduction

Overview

Overview

There are no established screening methods for HIT.

Screening

Screening

There are no screening methods for HIT. A diagnostic workup includes assessment of the anti-PF4 IgG optical density. However, this is not a screening tool for HIT.

Reference

Reference

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Shyam Patel [2]