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Alpha-2-Antiplasmin
Test Code4953
Alias/See Also
LAB1123
CPT Codes
85410
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue- top) tube
Patient Preparation
Since lipemia may interfere with clotting endpoint detection, a two-hour fast is recommended
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Instructions
Refer to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Directory of Services under Specimen Collection section, Coagulation Testing for further information on specimen processing.
Do not thaw.
Do not thaw.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Icteric • Specimens containing heparin, hirudin, paraproteins, uremia and increased levels of fibrinogen • Degradation products
Methodology
Chromogenic
Setup Schedule
Wed, sat
Report Available
2-7 days
Reference Range
85-156 %
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |