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Laboratory: Hematology
Test Name:
PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR INHIBITOR - (P)
Test Code: MISC
Clinical Information:
Test performed at:  In-Common Laboratories (ICL)
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Whole Blood: 3.6 mL
Pediatric Whole Blood: 1.8 mL

Test must be approved by Director of Haemostasis prior to specimen collection.
Referral:
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 1.0 mL

Minimum of 1.0 mL platelet poor plasma, frozen and transported on dry ice.
 
Requisition:
Reference Values:
 
Male 20 - 49 years < 23.3 u/mL
Female 20 - 49 years < 18.0 u/mL
Male and Female 50 - 59 years < 40.0 u/mL
Availability:
Weekdays, by Prior Arrangement Only
Prior approval must be obtained by Director of Haemostasis. Turnaround time approximately four weeks.
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More Information:
Sample sent to In-Common Laboratories (ICL) on Tuesday and Thursday.  Ship frozen, on dry ice.