Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), Deficiency Evaluation
Test Includes
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) Activity, PAI-1 Antigen, Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA) Antigen
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Citrated plasma
Volume
Two aliquots, 1 mL each
Minimum Volume
Two aliquots, 1 mL each
Container
Light blue-top (sodium citrate) tube
Collection
Centrifuge at 2500 x g for 10 minutes. Plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture and centrifuged a second time before being placed in plastic transport tube. Freeze within 4 hours.
Storage Instructions
Ship frozen on dry ice.
Test Details
Methodology
See individual assays