- A2AA
Alpha-2-Antiplasmin, Activity
Specimen:
Test Code
A2AA
Specimen Name
Alpha-2-Antiplasmin, Activity
Collect
2-Blue Top
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Na-Citrate Plasma aliquot Frozen
Special Handling
Transfer 1 mL platelet-poor plasma to a standard transport tube. Submit multiple aliquots when multiple tests are ordered.
Rejection Criteria
Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability
Ambient 4 hours; Refrigerated Unacceptable; Frozen 3 months
Methodology
Chromogenic Assay
Performed
Thursday
Reported
2-8 days
CPT Codes
- 85410
Components
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Additional Information
Use to screen for alpha-2-antiplasmin deficiency. Not a first-line test for diagnosing inherited thrombotic or bleeding disorders.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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