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0030190
Plasminogen Activity
PLG
Ordering Recommendation
- Screen for plasminogen deficiency.
- Not a first-line test for diagnosing inherited thrombotic or bleeding disorders.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
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. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: at -20°C: 3 months; at -70° C: 6 months
Methodology
Chromogenic Assay
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
71-144%
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85420
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0030190 | Plasminogen Activity | 28660-9 |
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Aliases
- Plasminogen, Functional
- Plasminogen, Functional, Plasma
Plasminogen Activity
