Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms
PAI-1; PAI-1 (Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1); Plasminogen Activator Inhibitior-1, PAI1
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4306
Lab Test Days
Wednesday and Saturday
Standard TAT
6-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in ACD solution A/B (yellow-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Bone marrow, fresh (unfixed) tissue or tissue biopsy is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Days; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: U
Rejection Criteria
Call laboratory if blood samples received frozen
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to collection for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81400
Revised
05-26-19
Initials
SL