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Alpha 2-Antiplasmin
Test Code4953
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 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?)
Room temperature and refrigerated specimen • Gross hemolysis • Icterus • Lipemia • Heparin, Hirudin, paraproteins, uremia and increased levels of fibrinogen degradation products
Methodology
Chromogenic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed, Sat; Report available: 1-5 days
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.
