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Alpha 2-Antiplasmin : 4953

Message
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Do not thaw.


Test Code
A2PLQ or 4953


CPT Codes
85410

Instructions
Lt. blue (3.2% sodium citrate).


Transport Container
Centrifuge light blue-top tube and transfer 1 mL (Min: 0.6 mL) citrated plasma into a standard transport tube.


Transport Temperature
Frozen.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature, Received refrigerated.


Methodology
Chromogenic

Setup Schedule
Wednesday


Report Available
3-10 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Reference Range
85-156 %


Clinical Significance
Alpha 2-Antiplasmin inhibits the action of plasmin. Inherited deficiency may lead to bruising and bleeding. The test may also be useful in monitoring substitution therapy.



Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



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.