Alpha-2-Antiplasmin

Test Code
4953


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.


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
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




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.