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Alpha-2 Antiplasmin Activity

Justification

Alpha-2-antiplasmin is the major physiologic inhibitor of plasmin. Reductions in alpha-2-antiplasmin have been associated with DIC, severe liver disease, malignancy, nephrotic syndrome and following thrombolytic therapy.

STAT: < 1 week

Chromogenic

Draw Tube: Blue Top

Sample Type: Citrated Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Sample Type Volume Required Minimum Volume Stability
PREFERRED Citrated Plasma 1mL 0.5mL Frozen (-20C): 2 weeks
Frozen (-80C): 6 months
ALTERNATIVE - - - -
REJECTION CRITERIA Thawed in transit, refrozen or clotted sample
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS -

General Information

METHODOLOGY Chromogenic
STAT TAT < 1 week
STAT TAT Performance > 90% of results released in 1 week
ROUTINE TAT < 1 week
ALTERNATIVE NAMES A2AP
DESCRIPTION -
LIMITATIONS -
NORMAL RANGE -
ASSOCIATED TESTING -
REFERENCES -
SAMPLE REPORT Upon request
NEW YORK STATE APPROVED No

Test Codes

ORDER CODE P3333
CPT CODE 85410
LOINC CODE 27810-1