Alpha-2-Antiplasmin, Activity
0098727
Ordering Recommendation
 
Mnemonic
ALPHA 2A
Methodology
Chromogenic Assay
Performed
Mon, Thu
Reported
1-8 days  
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
 
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
  
Collect
Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines  
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)  
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.  
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. Non-frozen or hemolyzed specimens.  
Remarks
  
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: at -20°C: 3 months; at -70°C: 6 months  
Reference Interval
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%  
Interpretive Data
 
Note
 
CPT Code(s)
85410
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart Name
0098727Alpha-2 Antiplasmin Activity
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Aliases
  • a2-Antiplasmin
  • Alpha 2 Antiplasmin
  • Alpha-2 Plasmin Inhibitor, Plasma
  • Alpha-2 Proteinase Inhibitor
  • Antiplasmin, Activity, Plasma
  • Antiplasmin, Functional, Plasma
  • Functional Antiplasmin
  • Plasmin Inhibitor