Laboratory: Hematology
Test Name:
ALPHA 2 PLASMIN INHIBITOR - (P)
Test Code: MISC
Clinical Information:
Test performed at:  In-Common Laboratories (ICL)
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Whole Blood: 3.5 mL
Pediatric Whole Blood: 2.7 mL

Test must be approved by Director of Haemostatis prior to specimen collection.
Referral:
Plasma: 3.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 2.0 mL

3.0 mL (2.0 mL pediatric) platelet poor plasma, frozen and transported on dry ice.
Requisition:
Reference Values:
< 1 month 0.40 - 1.20 u/mL
1 month and over 0.80 - 1.20 u/mL
Availability:
Weekdays, by Prior Arrangement Only
Prior approval must be obtained by Director of Haemostasis prior to collection. Turnaround time approximately three weeks.
See Also:
More Information:
Sample sent to In-Common Laboratories (ICL) on Tuesday and Thursday.  Ship frozen, on dry ice. 
If specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.