Tissue Plasminogen Activator, Antigen
0099187
 
Ordering Recommendation
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Mnemonic
TPA AG
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Tue, Fri
Reported
1-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.  
Specimen Preparation
Separate plasma from cells and freeze ASAP. Transfer 1 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)  
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.  
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. Specimens collected in sodium fluoride or heparin.  
Remarks
 
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 months  
Reference Interval
0.8-11.2 ng/mL
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code(s)
85415
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart Name
0099187Tissue Plasminogen Activator Antigen
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Cross References
  • TPA Antigen