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Test Code
PLASA
Test Name
Plasminogen Activity
CPT Codes
85420
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Clinical Utility
Used to screen for plasminogen deficiency. Not a first-line test for diagnosing inherited thrombotic or bleeding disorders.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Citrated Platelet-Poor Plasma

  

Collection Container: Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a light blue top (sodium citrate) tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions

Platelet-Poor Plasma Processing Instructions

  1. Perform platelet-poor plasma procedure.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of platelet-poor plasma to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap) and freeze immediately.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

4 hours

Frozen

3 months
Methodology
Chromogenic Assay
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Plasminogen, Functional
Reference Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
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