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HelpTest Code 5472600 ALPHA-2 ANTIPLASMIN
Test ID
1233000099
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Specimens should be collected in 2-3 mL 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue top) tubes from peripheral veins, when possible. When drawn from an indwelling line, 5 ml saline flush followed by 5 ml discard tube should be performed. Do not under or over-fill collection tubes. Gently invert the tube end-over-end 8-10 times. If hematocrit is >55%, contact coagulation lab prior to sample collection. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | "Outpatient specimens: Spin plain red or serum from cells as
soon as possible. Place serum in a plastic tube (glass tube
unacceptable). Transport frozen. Inpatient specimens: Transport at room temperature. |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUH LAB | BLUE-NA CITRATE | Yes | Frozen | 2.0 |
Performing Section
CUH LAB: CUH COAG
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA 2 ANTIPLASMIN | 1230000391 | 27810-1 (Plasmin inhibitor actual/Normal:RelCCnc:Pt:PPP:Qn:Chromo) |