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HelpTest ID BLOD1554 Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Antigen, Plasma
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Platelet-poor plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial (polypropylene preferred)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. For complete instructions, see Coagulation Guidelines for Specimen Handling and Processing.
2. Centrifuge, transfer all plasma into a plastic vial, and centrifuge plasma again.
3. Aliquot plasma into a plastic vial leaving 0.25 mL in the bottom of centrifuged vial.
4. Freeze plasma immediately (no longer than 4 hours after collection) at -20° C or ideally, at or below -40° C.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen 2 years
Additional Information:
1. Double-centrifuged specimen is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
2. Each coagulation assay requested should have its own vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Coagulation Test Request (T753) with the specimen.
Useful For
Identification of heredity elevation or deficiency of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1
Determination of risk for veno-occlusive disease associated with bone marrow transplantation
Differential diagnosis of impaired fibrinolysis
Prognostic marker of occurrence or recurrence of thrombosis
Special Instructions
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
PAI-1 Ag, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | ||
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
3.0-72.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
7 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
85415