Ordering Recommendation

Screens for genetic susceptibility for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or myocardial infarction (MI) in individuals with a personal or family history of thrombotic events. Aids risk/benefit assessment for preventive or therapeutic interventions for VTE or MI.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD solution A or B).

Specimen Preparation

Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Fluorescence Monitoring

Performed

Mon, Thu

Reported

7-10 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data

Background Information: Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1, PAI-1 (SERPINE1) Genotyping:
Characteristics:
The 4G allele within in the promoter region of the PAI-1 (SERPINE1) gene is associated with higher plasma PAI-1 activity when compared with the 5G allele. Heterozygosity or homozygosity for the 4G allele confers a risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), especially in individuals with other thrombophilic risk factors, as well as a risk for myocardial infarction. 
Frequency of the 4G Allele:
Caucasian 0.52, Hispanic 0.38, African-American 0.13-0.28.
Variant Tested: The PAI-1 promoter 4G/5G polymorphism located in the promoter region of the SERPINE1 gene. NM_000602.3(SERPINE1)  c.-817dupG (from start of translation).
Inheritance:
Autosomal dominant.
Clinical sensitivity:
Unknown.
Methodology:
Polymerase chain reaction and fluorescence monitoring.
Analytical Sensitivity and Specificity:
99 percent.
Limitations:
Variants in the PAI-1 (SERPINE1) gene, other than the 4G/5G polymorphism, are not evaluated. ;Diagnostic errors can occur due to rare sequence variations.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

81400

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2004981 PAI-1 Specimen 31208-2
2004982 PAI-1 Interpretation 60577-4
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Aliases

  • FACV
  • PAI
  • PAI-1
  • Plasminogen Activator
  • PT PCR
  • SERPINE1
  • Thrombotic Risk Panel
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1, PAI-1 (SERPINE1) Genotyping