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HelpTest Code LAB1123 Alpha-2 Antiplasmin
Additional Codes
A2 Antiplasmin
Clinical System Name
Alpha-2 Antiplasmin
Synonyms
a2-Antiplasmin; Alpha 2 Antiplasmin; Alpha-2 Plasmin Inhibitor, Plasma; Alpha-2 Proteinase Inhibitor; Antiplasmin, Activity, Plasma; Antiplasmin, Functional, Plasma; Functional Antiplasmin; Plasmin Inhibitor
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lt. Blue/Citrate
Preferred Vol: 1.8 - 4.5 mL in properly filled coag tubes
Minimum Vol: 1.8 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -70 C
Storage location: CRITICAL FROZEN. Spin blood; respin plasma. Freeze 0.5 mL - 1 mL platelet poor plasma in the CPA -70 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: CRITICAL FROZEN. Spin blood; respin plasma.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Plasma | Room Temp | 4 h |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Frozen | 3 m (-20 C), 6 m (-70 C) |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
M and Th |
1 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
85410
Methodology
Method: Chromogenic Assay
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
| 1 - 4 days | 55 - 115 |
| 5 - 29 days | 70 - 130 |
| 30 - 89 days | 76 - 124 |
| 90 - 179 days | 76 - 140 |
| 180 - 364 days | 83 - 139 |
| 1 - 5 years | 93 - 117 |
| 6 years | 89 - 110 |
| 7 - 9 years | 88 - 147 |
| 10 - 11 years | 90 - 144 |
| 12 - 13 years | 87 - 142 |
| 14 - 15 years | 83 - 136 |
| 16 - 17 years | 77 - 134 |
| 18 years and older | 82 - 133 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Alpha-2-Antiplasmin, Activity |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |